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Offline RedOneFive

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First go at dying quills..
« on: March 08, 2025, 01:12:11 PM »
Dying some quills to try a few hatbands for evening projects with my better half. I followed Stockmans advice and did kool-aid with vinegar.. Cheaper than rit dye, and while not HC, it looks pretty! After a little heat in the juice these are turning out well. Now to see if we can figure out the actual quillwork part!
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Re: First go at dying quills..
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2025, 03:53:52 PM »
Those are really pretty. I bet you get some really nice colored eggs at Easter time. Probably too pretty to peel and eat.
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Offline RedOneFive

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Re: First go at dying quills..
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2025, 04:09:13 PM »
We're doing gold nuggets at Easter because it will be cheaper then eggs I think..
I did offer the kids some of this "spiked punch"
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Re: First go at dying quills..
« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2025, 09:36:39 PM »
Awesome, love it.
I've wanted to try Quill work myself.
 Looking forward to what is to come.
Kevin
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Re: First go at dying quills..
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2025, 08:37:35 PM »
What Kevin said....

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Re: First go at dying quills..
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2025, 09:30:44 PM »
Nicely done!
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