Author Topic: Dyed feathers, first try PINK update (Read 825 times)

katman · « **on:** January 30, 2014, 04:43:00 PM »

First try at dyeing feathers, learned a lot, not very difficult.

KellyG · « **Reply #1 on:** January 30, 2014, 04:56:00 PM »

Those are bright and turned out great.

Keefer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:01:00 PM »

Both are great but I just love those yellows...What method did you do if you don't mind me asking?

dhermon85 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:06:00 PM »

Cool, look great. I also dig the yellows.

katman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:46:00 PM »

Thanks guys. Keefer,I used Veniard dyes, Yellow and Pink Fluorescent. Followed there included instructions, heat water to simmer add dye stir well, add vinegar then feathers and keep them moving with water at simmer. Length of time determines tone. Yellow took about 3 times longer than the pink.

Next time I will cut back on the pink pigment a little and shorten time to lighten it up. Very satisfied with the yellow.

drewsbow · « **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:49:00 PM »

Nice job Gery , those look great

katman · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:51:00 PM »

Thanks Drew, pretty cold up there eh? sure is down here.

Forgot to add in instructions to de-oil feathers by swishing in warm water and couple drops of dawn then rinse.

bogeyrider63 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2014, 05:55:00 PM »

Very nice. Love those yellow ones.

katman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:43:00 PM »

Second try at pink, diluted mixture and cut soak time way down to 15-20 seconds, much better. Now to fletch some up and see how they look in flight.

Matty · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:48:00 PM »

Awesome job!

Bowitis · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2014, 09:48:00 PM »

Very nice, I'll have to try some.

BuckeyeGuy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2014, 06:42:00 AM »

Very cool, they look great.

Onions · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2014, 07:59:00 AM »

Very cool. I have been looking at the Venaird Dye's for a while, just haven't tried them yet.
Thanks for posting your experience with it.

chris <><

Elkchaser · « **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2014, 08:25:00 AM »

Nice job! Those should have great visibility!!

happy1 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2014, 08:28:00 AM »

The second batch of pink look great!

drewsbow · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2014, 08:35:00 AM »

Yeah she's cold up here but I'm headed south , very nice on the pink ones bet they will look great in a nice tight cluster on the target.

Jack Denbow · « **Reply #16 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:15:00 AM »

They sure look nice. Where did you get the Veniard dye?
Jack

snag · « **Reply #17 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:32:00 AM »

I've been using them with great success also. Seems like I bought it from a dealer in Canada. Here is their site....http://www.veniard.com/contact.asp

DanielB89 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 31, 2014, 09:57:00 AM »

are you starting with naturally barred feathers? May i ask if it is "worth" it to do this yourself?(aside from self accomplishment)

I am wanting to try to process my own feathers due to the cost of feathers. I find it unreal that it cost $20 for enough feathers for a dozen arrows.

Jack Denbow · « **Reply #19 on:** January 31, 2014, 06:38:00 PM »

Thanks David I will check them out. Are you going to Cincy?
Jack


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