In most cases the remaining color is ferric sulfate. One half teaspoon of oxalic acid per pint of distilled water should work. Some wood bleaching products contain oxalic acid. Use a mask and gloves.
Bill -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Andreas Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2004 12:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VFB] Bleach to white I am using AK's approach to bleaching proteins, Clairol Lightner, 40% peroxide and ammonia. The feathers are not coming out 'bone' white after several hours of soaking in the solution. Does anyone have suggestions as to how to get 'bone' white, bucktail white from feathers that are mostly white to start? Bill
