dye for feathers/marabo

[clock152]

does anyone dye thier own feathers/maraboo or buck tail hair?... if so.. what dye do you use and where do you get it....being a cheap SOB I am always looking for DIY ways to go...LOLbanghead

[hunter7711]

Go to Rit dye and look at there color palet. Hundreds of colors. Instead of using salt that there directions call for, use vinegar. That will let the hair and feathers accept the dye. Most colors you can get at WalMart or a grocery store.

[clock152]

Go to Rit dye and look at there color palet. Hundreds of colors. Instead of using salt that there directions call for, use vinegar. That will let the hair and feathers accept the dye. Most colors you can get at WalMart or a grocery store.

hmmmmmmmmm.... its that easy?....just have to find the feathers and hair...LOL

[Hoosier Hog Daddy]

and the purpose of the vinegar is to set the dye ? May be trying some mallard flank sometime in the near future.

HHD

[skiptomylu]

It seems most say the very best dye is Veniards and here are a couple links for info and tips.

"Using Veniards Fly Tying Dye, Fly Tying - Volume 5, Week 15 Fly Angler's OnLine"

"Tips on Dying, Volume 8 Week 9 - Fly Angler's OnLine"

[Nightprowler]

When the very best won't do. (15¢ per pack)
Fly Anglers OnLine, Your Complete Internet Flyfishing Resource. (under fly tying)
NightProwler

[clock152]

Great info guys.. Thanks

[hunter7711]

Yes, the vinegar sets the dye

[JUNGLEJIMJIGS]

The post by Skip and the instructions were right on,very good instruction. I'll have to check out the Veniards dyes and see if they have some colors I could use.