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Title: Dying feathers.
Post by: wood carver 2 on March 09, 2026, 02:00:48 PM

Has anyone used alcohol based leather dye for feathers?
I have a bag full of turkey feathers that I want to start grinding for fletching, and I thought about using leather dye for the colors.
Dave.

Title: Re: Dying feathers.
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2026, 04:54:04 PM

I used orange koolaid, they were the most beautiful til I shot a buck one evening. I can't see the arrow against deer hide, so didn't know I hit him til I found blood.

No more orange here...

Sorry to not answer the question!

Title: Re: Dying feathers.
Post by: Crooked Stic on March 09, 2026, 05:10:41 PM

White or pink Kenny Oops Roy use pink :laughing:

Title: Re: Dying feathers.
Post by: kennym on March 09, 2026, 06:04:14 PM

I see yellow pretty good...

Title: Re: Dying feathers.
Post by: Pat B on March 09, 2026, 10:47:34 PM

I've heard using Rit dye in alcohol works. If you use Kool aid be sure it is sugar free.

Title: Re: Dying feathers.
Post by: Jeff tech on March 10, 2026, 08:03:24 AM

I've used Koolaid also. Works good.

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