Dying feathers

[rnickl]

I tried dying a few dozen tru-flight feathers using the method from the "how-to" section
 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000020
but, most of the feathers curled up pretty bad.  Anybody have advice on how to keep them from curling or where I may have gone wrong?   :confused:

Also, any tips on how to get a nice bright yellow?  We died a few yellow for my shooting partner but they came out with a bit of a dirty, dull color.  The orange we did with the same times and process turned out eye popping.  Maybe there is a trick to getting a nice yellow?

Thanks,
Rick

[Bldtrailer]

I use Kool aid and lay the feathers flat to dry on sreens . 3 containers, wash the feathers with dish soap (a couple drops)& warm water soak for 5 min, then clean water and a table spoon of white vinger and warm water 5 min, then the color heated with a table spoon of white vinger (the more dry and longer you soak the deeper the color , rinse in cold water and then dry flat