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The Shipyard ( Dry Dock ): Builds & Questions => Yachts and Sail => Topic started by: Chris G on December 20, 2013, 04:48:09 pm

Title: Sail colour
Post by: Chris G on December 20, 2013, 04:48:09 pm

I am building the Billing Yawl, which is their sailing drifter used in the Faroe Isles and later in I believe Scotland most of which is totally irrelevant and not connected to the question I intend to ask. Its an age thing <*<
I have up to press wasted numerous tea bags trying to dye the sails an acceptable colour. I have achieved a sail cover similar to the legs of the dancers in 'Come dancing' but that is not what I want. I want a dark brown colour with a description that is not now PC  {:-{  Any ideas what to use please.
As usual grateful for any help. Chris G

Title: Re: Sail colour
Post by: GAZOU on December 20, 2013, 05:33:05 pm

Hello

use of color fabric DYLON simply

the color of the legs of the dancers are with hair or without hair  {:-{ ?

Title: Re: Sail colour
Post by: Netleyned on December 20, 2013, 05:44:14 pm

Dylon
 Is OK.
When you are starting with an undyed fabric.
If you have tea stains then try a goodly strong
coffee.
Should give you a tan sail colour.

Ned

Title: Re: Sail colour
Post by: Chris G on December 20, 2013, 06:05:19 pm

Will try the coffee and I was definitely thinking of the ladies legs all of which I assume are hairless, shaved or other wise.
Are we talking of instant or proper coffee.
Thanks chaps   

Title: Re: Sail colour
Post by: tigertiger on December 21, 2013, 05:29:33 am

If you do go for Dylon, make sure you get the correct type for the fabric you are using.
One for 100% cottons, another for synthetic mixes, etc.