What are you using for Dye?

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Behalf Of ashley
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:39 AM
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Subject: Re: [VFB] dyes and saltwater

Thats what I cann't figure, I soak my materials for 24hours in the case 
of capes/marabou and longer for bucktail and the vinegar is at least 
50/50 ( hence complaints from the neighbours about a strong vinegar smell.

Ashley
> It's not the saltwater it's most likely the dye job.   
> Remember to use clean materials and to wet them before you put them into
the
> dye bath.   I use a heavy amount of vinegar.  It makes the colors more
> vibrant and sets it well.  I have some friends that even use 1/2 vinegar
1/2
> water.   Everyone does it a little different but that has worked great for
> me.
> Regards,
> Deb
>
>
>   


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