Now that is definitely what I call a barrel forest. Well all I can say you must be getting something right with that much work on. I can see in the corner that they look jet black. Im deff not getting that colour. Firstly, I can see your letting them rust without a damp box and they look like theyre getting a really good rust coating. Much better than I have achieved. The only positive thing I can take out myself is that the colour of the rust looks about the same Im getting, dark orange red.
Ken would it be possible to get some photos of the different stages E.g. first rust coat and boil then say 3 or 4 passes down the line. Just need something to guide my progress off. If you cant I understand as you must be busy doing that many.
Im pretty certain its a solution problem but Ill try with some clean denim or canvas on the carding.
Ill try the rain water as well because we are definitely not short of it in the U.K.
Thanks for the help
JMH