First try dying turkey feathers with Kool Aid

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I just kept pushing the feathers down into the solution until they were all laying on the dull underside and the glossy outside was facing into the solution.

I won't put any kind of waterproofing on mine. I don't hunt in the rain or even the hint of rain. So waterproof or not doesn't matter to me and if I get caught out in it I will cover my feathers up under my jacket while on the walk back to the truck.   :D

[magnus]

Great job Semo! You can use a lot less vinegar. I only use a splash in mine. Kool-aid is an acid based product thats why it works so good. I put a drop or two of dawn in my soak dish and let the feathers soak while I make the rest of the dishes. You won't loose all the oil so in my experience you don't need water proofing if you using natural turkey feathers. If you don't like the shade your getting just remove the feathers and add more color. It dissolves better if you heat it on the stove to mix then microwave it with the feathers.

I have never experienced color bleed in the rain. I hunt in the rain. For yellow I use the spice turmeric. Lemon aid works good too. The best yellow I got was with mixing both. it is really a simple process so don't hesitate trying it. You can't dye them too dark as they will only take so much color. One thing I learned is when you lay them out to dry lay them so the curl is down. This helps them from curling too much. If they get too dry you can hydrate them in a plastic bag with a damp paper towel. ( thanks Stringstretcher !)

[stringstretcher]

Secret number 157 gone. That's ok, there are a few thousands left....lol

[magnus]

Lol! Keep them coming Charlie I promise to keep a few secret. Lol!

[cyred4d]

Good info here. I will have to give this a try.

[magnus]

Do a search on it. I posted full instructions once. Probably 3 months ago. It's easier than it sounds.

[Thumper Dunker]

They look real nice . Got to try this.

[jamesh76]

ok, you talked me into it. I got some banana turkey feathers I dont care for much. I will give it a try.

The hard part is not letting the kids know I took a pack of Kool-aid.