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wondering how to dye some feathers [dunno]
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Dan Landis
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I usually use RIT fabric dye for mine. I've also used osage sawdust in hot water and let feathers soak till desired color is achieved. Makes a nice golden yellow.....Dan
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Ifound this photo of one I tested with osage saw dust....Dan

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I think there's a post in the "How To" section on dying feathers.

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I have used RIT dye many times in boiling water. I want to try denatured alcohal on the next batch. Store it in glass jar for the next timem works well.
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I soak them overnight in kool-aid powder mix and water. $0.20 for a pack of dye isn't bad.

In the top of this picture are some different flavored feathers.

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thanks fellas
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