Dyeing...the short course

gt05254 · Oct 17, 2011

Here's the basics, well shown by Dave McPhail:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQtIPauZQ08&list=FL_9MUiiQNZRVarXCR2ADJ3g&index=39]How to Dye Feathers Sunburst with Davie McPhail. - YouTube[/ame]
Gary

mcnerney · Oct 17, 2011

Gary: Thanks for sharing, that was pretty interesting!

Larry

fyshstykr · Oct 18, 2011

Thanks Gary, I've been using the Kool-Aid method for dying and have had issues getting color to be really bright, I noticed he uses much more vinegar to set the dye than I've been using....thinking that could be a big part of my problem.
Also noticed he's not afraid to bring the mix to a gentle boil as long as you keep the material moving.

I'll be giving his methods a try once I get a few more flank feathers.:thumbsupu

gt05254 · Oct 18, 2011

I've never brought the mix to the point of boiling. I usually go up to about 185, then try to keep the mix at 175 for whatever length of time I need. He'd does dump a bunch of vinegar in...he measures about like I do, LOL.

I think you'll be well pleased when you move from kool-aid to acid dyes!
Gary

Rip Tide · Oct 18, 2011

:secret:
I made the mistake of boiling deer hair once while dyeing.
Ruined it.

Dyeing...the short course

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