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Offline Knoll

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dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« on: February 07, 2015, 03:35:36 pm »
Traditional Archer is a fb group.  One of the guys posted pic of some feathers he dyed using kool-aid.  And gave credit to Dennis Han's posting on tradbow.com.

http://www.tradbow.com/public/Dying_Feathers_with_KoolAid.cfm

Haven't tried it yet, but certainly will.
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2015, 03:54:07 pm »
I wonder if it matters if it's artificial sweetener or not. Seriously. If you used the jello with sugar in it would you end up with sticky feathers? Or maybe the sugar is part of the reaction.
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2015, 03:58:51 pm »
Kool Aid comes w/ artificial sweetener?  Is there nothing sacred anymore?   :o
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Offline Pat B

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #3 on: February 07, 2015, 04:57:32 pm »
Try Rit dye with alcohol.
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Offline JEB

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #4 on: February 09, 2015, 08:10:37 am »
I use Wilton cake  frosting dye with a table spoon of  white vinegar and warm water. Color  choices are endless.
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2015, 03:14:02 pm »
I use koolaid dye on feathers all the time.  The cheap packs for $0.20 are what I use.  No sugar.  Just mix it with water and soak over night.  Alternate the feathers so they don't stick together and prevent the dye from getting to them.  You have to keep them submeged to.





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Offline Knoll

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2015, 03:20:41 pm »
Good looking ammo.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2015, 07:25:39 pm »
Great look'n arrows Clint......... :)
What flavor did you use to get the blue?
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2015, 01:19:40 am »
I can't remember Bill.  I think it was some kind of berry.  If you read the ingredients list on the back it tells you what color dye is in it.
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Offline Danzn Bar

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2015, 02:13:08 pm »
Thanks Clint!
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Offline Buckeye Guy

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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2015, 09:38:46 pm »
I do  coolaid dyes  also
 easy to do and easy to  cleanup no harsh chemicals  to deal with
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2015, 12:34:56 pm »
 Pats right where he was last time I was on here. Spot on. I did a few dozzen in years past and rits dye and alcohol. I 've also used cool aid. Rits is a lot brighter and last longer that coolaid. If you do use cool aid use really warm water. Not hot. And get in rewarm a lillte while. Reheat.
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2015, 02:46:41 pm »
I've never had to keep the water warm.  Just fill it up and let it sit over night.  I haven't noticed any of mine fading either. 
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Re: dyeing feathers with Kool Aid
« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2015, 09:54:03 pm »
Here's beet juice and kool aid  ;D
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« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2015, 09:57:00 pm »
 :o... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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