Byard I have found that as long as the ratios are kept the same everything works. Still it may take you a few tries to get what you want.
bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 11:55 AM Subject: [VFB] Tips on dying needed... > > Dear wise ones of the VFB List... > > I could really use some advise on dying materials. I plan on dying > some natural colored and beautifully tanned pine squirrel skins...and > probably some bunny feet. I have Jacquard powdered acid dyes. > > The very brief instructions on the container call for using the whole > bottle in 2 gal of water with 1/4 cup vinegar. But that will dye 2 > lbs of material. I only want to dye a few ounces. So can I find > success by using smaller quantities of all ingredients. > > I called and spoke with Jacquard and the only advise that was given > was...to experiment...;^) > > I am hopeful that some of you may have some first hand experience on > dying with acid dyes that you would be willing to share. > > BTW...these pine squirrels make the most beautiful zonkers! > > keep tyin' and dyin'...byard > > Byard Miller > Line's End Inc <http://www.linesend.com> > Virtual Flybox <http://www.virtualflybox.com>
