Byard I have dyed several types of material using various types of dye. One word of caution is to go lightly. Materials and dyes have different absorbtion rates.Most often when people try to dye something they end up with a colour that is to dark. If the item is not dark enough you can always add a pinch more dye or redye it with a slightly more concentrated formula. Some colours of dye will take a lot faster than others, So watch your materials closely. one of my favorite ways to dye materials is to dye them a base colour then over dye them with another colour.I get some interesting shades and often a slightly varigated appearance. Best of Luck Mel
Byard Miller wrote: > 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>
