eastern fly 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2018 I have some Rite Dye I want to use on some bucktail. Has anyone used it and if so how did you do it? Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 I assume you mean RIT dye? If so, here is one procedure I used to dye some hackle stems with RIT powder: Scarlet stripped hackle several dozen large feathers from a Whiting quill body cape were stripped as follows: washed with dish soap Clorox/warm water (1:1) until most of fibers gone (ca 5 min) rinsed in water/baking soda (1 cup: 1 TBSP) rinsed in water to dye: 2 TBSP Rit scarlet dye powder (whole package) added to 7 cups water brought just to boil heat reduced to medium. (Most material should be dyed below the boiling point to avoid damage!) feathers added in wire mesh basket gently stirred 15 minutes rinsed well in water rinsed in vinegar/water solution (1:4) rinsed in several changes of water blotted between paper towels air dried NOTE: The intensity of the colour is dependent on the amount of RIT powder used* and the time material is in the bath. You must experiment to determine how much dye and how long to dye your material. Some material dyes quickly; others take more time. * 1 - 2 teaspoons of RIT dye in 7 cups of water is often sufficient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eastern fly 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 I assume you mean RIT dye? If so, here is one procedure I used to dye some hackle stems with RIT powder: Scarlet stripped hackle several dozen large feathers from a Whiting quill body cape were stripped as follows: washed with dish soap Clorox/warm water (1:1) until most of fibers gone (ca 5 min) rinsed in water/baking soda (1 cup: 1 TBSP) rinsed in water to dye: 2 TBSP Rit scarlet dye powder (whole package) added to 7 cups water brought just to boil heat reduced to medium. (Most material should be dyed below the boiling point to avoid damage!) feathers added in wire mesh basket gently stirred 15 minutes rinsed well in water rinsed in vinegar/water solution (1:4) rinsed in several changes of water blotted between paper towels air dried NOTE: The intensity of the colour is dependent on the amount of RIT powder used* and the time material is in the bath. You must experiment to determine how much dye and how long to dye your material. Some material dyes quickly; others take more time. * 1 - 2 teaspoons of RIT dye in 7 cups of water is often sufficient. Thanks for that info. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockworm 0 Report post Posted April 7, 2018 Kevin- I think AK Best, Polly Rosborough and others have published recipes for getting the shades/colours you want. I would be happy to find those for you if you know what hue you want. BTW. The dye bath is good for more than one material. Dye the most difficult material first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayWirth 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2018 Heat is necessary but be careful and do not boil. Boiling will cause the hair to fall out. Vinegar can be added while on the heat, rinse, and let dry. Once dry I give the tails a combing and store in plastic bag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
