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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: steelslinger on June 22, 2013, 12:36:21 am

Title: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: steelslinger on June 22, 2013, 12:36:21 am

I would like to dye some twine dark brown or black. Anyone ever do this?

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: bow101 on June 22, 2013, 12:44:25 am

Never done it, but you can try some fabric dye, same stuff used for ty dye shirts......... ;)

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: steelslinger on June 22, 2013, 12:52:54 am

My wife has used it on fabric, but she says it comes out easily.

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: hedgeapple on June 22, 2013, 12:53:53 am

I would give RIT dye a try.  Just make sure you "set" the dye with white vinegar.

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: Carson (CMB) on June 22, 2013, 01:05:04 am

I would try leather dye, like Feibing's or Lincoln's.  It has worked on everything I have tried it on so far.

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: Pat B on June 22, 2013, 10:40:06 am

Jute twine seems to have an oil finish to it. You might try using alcohol with the dye so it will cut that oil.
 Also check out Hobby Lobby, etc for colored jute twine.

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: Cardboard_Duck on June 22, 2013, 10:49:43 am

I was at Michael's with my wife the other day and they had dark brown, natural, green and black twisted jute.

Title: Re: dye for Jute twine?
Post by: steelslinger on June 22, 2013, 12:41:54 pm

Thanks guys.