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Post by RileyVacinek on Mar 2, 2014 23:16:23 GMT -5
www.dyeyouryarn.com/kool-aid.htmlThis may not be the most effective method but it is cheap, available, and it works. I have now dyed arctic fox, saddle hackle, and marabou. Plus what steelhead or musky can say no to a mix of ice blue raspberry lemonade and black cherry. This article says no vinegar is needed but I do it anyway to be sure the dye sets. Microwave 8oz of water. stir in mix add a bit of vinegar drop in fur or feather and stir for 30 seconds take out and drop into ice water for 30 more seconds Wash and rinse with a drop of dish soap Dry and tie.
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Post by jeffraz on Mar 3, 2014 16:11:17 GMT -5
Great idea. Rit dyes work well too. They are readily available at Wegman's or Tops.
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Post by mikeskinner on Mar 5, 2014 17:41:52 GMT -5
Had great success with the koolaid on the stove method with deer body hair and tails, marabou, arctic-silver-marble fox tails and a few other things. Could not get the deer or fox to dye worth a crap with the rit. It worked but everything came out as a light pastel color no matter how long I let it sit or how much dye I used. I like the fact that the koolaid can easily b darkened by adding another 20cent packet. When using the rit do u follow the instructions on the pack? I even washed the hair first, soaked it in warm water, and a few other things with not a ton of luck. Also the koolaid stuff smells way better. Hope steelhead like grape, orange, watermelon, and blue raspberry cause those are my fave tying colors!!!!
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Post by RileyVacinek on Mar 5, 2014 18:16:56 GMT -5
I like it because it's so cheap and available. For my musky flies I die four to six hackles at a time. That would incredibly wasteful with the Rit.
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Post by jimlucey on Mar 20, 2014 7:14:35 GMT -5
i mix 1 package koolaid w/8 oz. h2o and dissolve it in a glass bowl .then i microwave it for 2 mins and let it cool for 10 mins. after about 3 or 4 cycles the water comes clear and the dye is in the material . then rinse it in warmish water and set out to dry . if you use cold water wool and alpaca wool (and dog under fur ) will felt . i use food coloring to increase vibrancy . if i do this i add some vinegar to the brew . i have used this on fur , feathers and bucktail with great results . very cheap . oddball colors can be found on ebay if you can't get what you want locally .
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