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[Toddy]

Someplace.....in a shed, heaven help me, I'm pretty sure they're in a box in the back of the shed that I keep the crates of Kilner jars, etc.,.....I have a load of aniline dyes. I doubt I'll ever use them, but if I come across them this Summer, might they be of use to you ? they do dye wood, and they do it evenly.

M

 

[Kepis]

Someplace.....in a shed, heaven help me, I'm pretty sure they're in a box in the back of the shed that I keep the crates of Kilner jars, etc.,.....I have a load of aniline dyes. I doubt I'll ever use them, but if I come across them this Summer, might they be of use to you ? they do dye wood, and they do it evenly.

M

thanks Toddy, woul dbe more than happy to try them out on a few flowers, ive been using Dylon up to now, which works,but is a tad washed out even in fairly strong dilutions

 

[Toddy]

Have you tried adding vinegar to the mix ?
It mostly boosts colours for nylon, zips and trimmings, but might be worth a shot on your carvings if you're using the dylon stuff anyway.

M

 

[Kepis]

Have you tried adding vinegar to the mix ?
It mostly boosts colours for nylon, zips and trimmings, but might be worth a shot on your carvings if you're using the dylon stuff anyway.

M

nope, not tried that, will give it a bash next time i dye some

 

[Broch]

It helps keep me occupied whilst i await surgery Tony as well as occupying my mind it also provides exercise for my hands and fingers (being medically housebound is a right swine when you have been so active all your life).

I have a tutorial in PDF that i wrote that i can send you (31 pages) or if people want to help little old me out with a few pennies, i have it all as a booklet on Amazon for less than the price of a pint.

Mark

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