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coastie

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Sail Dying
« on: August 02, 2019, 11:59:37 am »
Morning what do you guys colour do you use to dye sails on old type fishing boats used coffee and tea in the past  but not good enough colours are blotchy at best. looking for similar colour to the sailing fifie on orion mouldings page.Thanks in AdvanceCoastie
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Re: Sail Dying
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2019, 12:59:43 pm »
in the past I have used carpenters woodstain  ( the water based not oil based ) Mahogany will give you a reddish brown .  You can water it down to get less density.  Do a few trial strips first and don't worry , the stain will eventually come off your fingers.
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Re: Sail Dying
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2019, 04:05:32 pm »
It partly depends on the sail material as well, and if it has been pre-treated with anything else.
I have used Dylon color dyes, but you need to buy the right type for your fabric.
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Re: Sail Dying
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2019, 05:03:45 pm »
Thanks guys sail clothe I got is Egyptian cotton will look see if any shops have dylon.Coastie
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Re: Sail Dying
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2019, 08:03:16 pm »

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 Egyptian cotton will look see if any shops have dylon. Coastie
 
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