Dyeing some feathers with Davie McPhail

[@jimbolt5170]

Thanks for making this Davie. I do appreciate your “feet on the ground” approach to fly tying, keeping things simple and basic. A pot, a splash guard, and a hairdryer and anyone can have the colors they need.

[@dahutful]

Fun project for an evening at home. I like the hair dryer trick. Thank you very much.

[@tomharvey7436]

Thanks for showing us how you dye it’s a confidence thing with me as some dyes you don’t need a lot and some you need a bit more so it’s good to see how it should be done

[@misterjohntmaguire]

Thanks very much for sharing Davie that was very interesting! I would love to see how you dye a cape in Irish claret colours like a deep red based claret and black claret. Many thanks.

[@seandacey8346]

I would love to see you do a video on that color as well.

[@aaronmeyler8838]

If you mix claret into a nice bright red you get Irish blood claret

[@misterjohntmaguire]

@@aaronmeyler8838 I will try that recipe out this winter. Thank you very much for your help, Much appreciated 🙏

[@jamesphillips2216]

An awesome video on dying feathers!! You explained each step to where any novice can follow the process from start to finish!! Thanks Davie for this video, it’s much appreciated!!

[@ryanwilson5936]

The hair dryer and screen trick is fantastic! Thanks for sharing, Davie

[@kentw.897]

Thankyou for making this video Davie. I enjoyed watching it very much. Aloha🌴🎣🏄‍♂️ Happy Thanksgiving🦃🦃

[@jackreeves3001]

I learn many things watching you. Thanks for sharing your time and talent! KANSAS USA

[@gibsonwilson7513]

As always a brilliant informative video ! the only thing is the last time I saw a hairdryer Thin Lizzy were in the charts !

[@richardgill9484]

Just the info I needed as I would never have guessed the process. Thank you👍👍

[@conniekahl8015]

I like the drying idea. Very nice.

[@peterdavies164]

Hello Mrs McPhail, nice to see you in the video. Last time Davie did a dying video, he waited till you were out at the shops and used all your best pans..

[@DavieMcPhail]

😂😂😂😂

[@brynjarhallmannsson4809]

Very good to see more about the side stuff from tying tools and methods thanks

[@icefisher1171]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you for all that you do for us. I certainly appreciate everything you do.

[@adventureducklings]

That's handy. I have a ton of dyes for wood working so I'll just use em for fly tying too! I'll save a fortune dying my own feathers rather than buying em all different colors.

[@craigdebeer1444]

Thanks for making this great video, it is very helpful,David thanks so much.

[@stuartmarriott8056]

Thanks Davie, just what I needed, something else to try!😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@joeduca8582]

Another master class video Davie! Nice to see you enlisted the help of the "kitchen police" ;o) I've yet to try dyeing materials, yet, but I have washed feathers, on the skin and loose, as well as fur pelts and tails. Sometimes they're very dirty, especially deer tails. So I use a laundry stain remover called OxiClean, and a dish soap like Dawn. The Oxiclean stain remover comes in a spray bottle, I'm sure it's the same as the powdered OxiClean with water added. So wearing gloves, I give the material a few squirts, work it in, then it goes into a vessel of warm water and Dawn. Agitate and soak for up to ten minutes or so. Then rinse. It makes the material clean and bright, the white on feathers and hair practically glows. I usually dry between towels or the loose stuff like you do with a hair dryer. All the best to you and your "helper" :o)

[@DavieMcPhail]

Thanks Joe, I'll certainly give it a go....All the very best Davie and helper😂

[@waynenew9778]

Great DIY very informative as always Thank you

[@Col69in]

Great video Davie, helpful as always , can’t wait for your next post , Colin🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@hirkojs]

I greatly appreciate all your videos Davie. I just got a bunch of Jacquard’s Acid Dyes that I’m gonna try but it uses citric acid or vinegar so I’m gonna try both & see the differences.

[@stoofleming8767]

Can you possibly do a grizzle cape👀 got a couple capes to half then dye buy a little scared of the grizzle cape. looking to go olive and yellow. Awesome as usual👌

[@jamielawrence2197]

Thanks for that Davie that's a great help much appreciated 👍

[@dryflyman7121]

Many thanks Davie, very interesting. Please make sure you don’t accidentally put screen wash on your chips !! 🤣🤣

[@kenelliott6458]

Great dyeing video mate. I enjoy learning more from the Master. Thanks for sharing another great video with us all. How’s the family doing? Have a super day. Best Regards from West Virginia, Ken 🦆🦃🦗

[@DavieMcPhail]

We are all fine thank you Ken and I'm glad you enjoyed the video..I hope all is well with you and the family too.. All the very best Davie

[@AllanMHutton]

Fantastic info.! I'll get around to trying to dye materials eventually!

[@mdaley3102]

They came out great. What kind of dye do you use and did you keep the heat on simmer the entire time. Thank you

[@MichaelDavis-x5i]

What a cool video! Thank you Davie!

[@esjovold6572]

Great video. I really enjoy and learn a lot from your videos on how to work with materials. Would it be possible to do one on prepping Bronze Mallard feathers for Spey fly wings. I try to tie these, but struggle on how to prep the wings and tie them in. Thank you.

[@dominiqueleblanc2193]

I washed and dried with a hair dryer some turkey wing feathers I found. Only problem, the fibers are all messed up.. they just won't stay velcroed.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Dominque, Put the feathers over some steam like I do in the video I have attached which should help, let me know how you get on.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIu2g3ype7tgiKM All the very best Davie

[@davidkerr2285]

I dye stuff myself but it's better watching you. Funny enough I don't rinse the fairy suds of the feathers before dying them. Thanks again Davie for another interesting video.

[@DavidJones-rp2og]

Just what I needed to see, thank you 👍

[@paulnielsen1304]

Thanks Davie I am going to give it a try keep up the great videos

[@GregariousAntithesis]

What brand dye are you using and type? The color you achieved is spectacular!

[@jamielawrence2197]

Do you ever dye partridge hackles for spiders and soft hackles. As partridge has a nice movement in the water

[@donjensen6805]

Awesome idea, and I bet there is some money savings here dying you own hackle.

[@Wyamike734]

Very informative, I really like the hairdryer trick. I was impressed at how fast and beautiful the feathers turned out. What type of dye is that? Thanks again !!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Mike, I am glad yo enjoyed the video and the dyes I use are from Veniards.. ATB Davie. www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html

[@MrAlamo1957]

Another excellent informative video from you, Davie a question for you I have tyed flys on and off for 30 plus years and still have feathers and seals fur dubbing from way back they still look ok and was wondering if they deteriorate with the passing of time.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi MrAlamo1957, I have old fur which is nearly 100 years old and it is still perfect so I'm sure your's should be ok, I have also many other materials which are just as old and are perfect...I'm glad you liked the video.. All the very best Davie..

[@philippendlebury4518]

Hi Davie. I tie a variant of Iain Bains fly which I really like with yellow, red and black component colours - the main difference is I veil the tail with a cut out GP rump feather as used in the Kylie fly and I use a blue guinea fowl throat hackle. I am in the process of dying the GP tippet feathers red - could you advise the best source of quality dye - where do you acquire your dye from? Many thanks and regards. Phil

[@jamesbannon1057]

The wife doesn't like me making a mess. Says Davie with his wife standing right next to him :D

[@DavieMcPhail]

She's keeping an eye on me James just to make sure I'm not making a mess...

[@steves7271]

Thanks Davie, I do prefer to dye my own feathers so it's always good to see how you do it with different materials. Who's the owner of the rogue slippers in the kitchen? You getting into Christmas spirit already with your wee elf helpers? 😂😉

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Steve, It was the good lady and she can be a good help if I am honest at times but I think she only does this to stop me making a mess😂.. All the very best Davie

[@steves7271]

@@DavieMcPhail she'll be keeping an eye on her good soup pot! 🤣

[@neilandrew961]

Good video again davie started dying my own capes while ago after watching video you put up a while ago hope that wasn't the making sure you didn't burn the pot or make a mess😁

[@hemsjohultet]

Hi, smart drying method! I just dyed pig bristle and the bristles are very curved. Will they straighten out when wet, or will they stay curved?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Harald, You really want them to be curved as they fish better so I would just leave them as they are though they will straighten out a bit when fished so you may have to curve them with your nail to get them to move better.. All the very best Davie..

[@naczelny2]

great effect 👍🏼

[@wansak2977]

Davey , do you use regular cloth dye , like Ritz dye , I have a big bag of white CDC I'd like to dye,.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Morning Wan, I use Veniard dyes though you can use other dyes but the colours you can buy from Veniards are mixed to suit the flies we tye... All the very best Davie

[@wansak2977]

Thanx , I'll let ya know how it goes.👍

[@ruthcoates9587]

The dye you use is regular cloth dye? This would make it very easy. Time consuming, but easy enough to do. Thanks!

[@DavieMcPhail]

Morning Ruth, No the dyes I use come from Veniards a wholesaler of fly tying materials here in the uk though they do sell around the world..The colours they sell suit the fly tying world though it doesn't mean you can't use dyes meant for clothing as I know some tyers do...Just give the dyes you can buy a go and see how you get on.. All the very best Davie..

[@davidfraser4083]

Excellent Davie thanks. Hope you paid the helper? If like my kids its money up front dad. Stay safe, Big Davie

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi David, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and yes I do pay the helper from time to time😂😂.. All the very best Davie..

[@fliesbychris]

Great video Davie!! Is that veniards dye??. ATB Chris.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Yes it is Chris and I am glad you liked the video.. ATB Davie. www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html

[@dalerobertson2145]

Thats why you tie such good flies - you’ve got four hands 😂

[@DavieMcPhail]

The secrets out now😂😂...

[@joshalters3940]

Dam nice job!

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

What dye powder do you use? I'm having a bit of trouble finding a good supplier for dyes.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi @hectatusbreakfastus6106, I use Veniard dyes so I have attached a link to them for you to see though this company is a wholesale company so you will need to find a shop that stock there materials..www.veniard.com/veniard-dyes-tube/p/5668 All the very best Davie..

[@hectatusbreakfastus6106]

@@DavieMcPhail Awesome, thank you very much. I know a guy with a shop who would order them for me. Thank you so much!

[@peterb443]

Hi Davie can you please tell what dyes you use and were can they be purchased. Many thanks

[@OttoOter470]

I would also like to know this.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Peter, I use Veniard dyes so I have attached a link to them for you to see...ATB Davie.. www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html

[@DavieMcPhail]

www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html

[@OttoOter470]

@@DavieMcPhail Thank you!

[@peterb443]

@@DavieMcPhail many thanks Davie 👍

[@nwest-trailzscotland5699]

Hi davie what's the best dye to use ? Also can you use the same dye with deer,calf and artic runner cheers kris

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Kris, I use Veniards dyes and yes you can dye deer, calf and artic runner though calf and the arctic runner will need to stay in the dye a bit longer and you'll need to give it a good wash which will help..The Arctic Runner I have dyed in the past had a stain repellent on them which can stop the dye taking.. All the very best Davie..

[@nwest-trailzscotland5699]

Cheers for the fast reply davie keep the videos coming you canny beat them your like the Attenborough of fly tying

[@michaelterry1147]

Thanks Davie.

[@wickclark7816]

What type of dye are you using?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Morning Wick Clark, I use Veniard dyes....ATB Davie..

[@grahamlonergan8964]

Would you use same process for capes etc. Davie. Lovely video. Tks

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi anirishcast, I would although I would give the cape a longer wash to make sure it's clean and soaked through so the dye goes all the way in..I'm glad you enjoyed the video.. All the very best Davie

[@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505]

What brand dye did you ues or recommend

[@DavieMcPhail]

www.veniard.com/veniard-dyes-tube/p/5668

[@newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505]

@DavieMcPhail thank you very much I appreciate your help

[@johnmorrell9468]

I was wondering how to do this, can you use fabric dye?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi John, I've not really used fabric dyes so I'm not sure if you would get this colour though a Veniards magenta dye will give you the nice bright colour that makes this fly work...You should be able to find Veniard dyes on the internet quite easy if you live in the UK and Ireland but they also have stockists throughout the world..I have attached a link for you to see..www.veniard.com/stockists All the vert best Davie..

[@johnmorrell9468]

@@DavieMcPhail thank you

[@danielduane3614]

Thank you!

[@Three_Rivers_Adventure]

Where do you get your dyes from ?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Fly Tying, I have attached a link to the dyes I use..ATB Davie.. www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html

[@graemebrown1191]

Thanks✌

[@michaeljmckinnon2960]

excellent

[@richpalmer9229]

How do you source the dye? I have some hare skins I want to do.

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Rich, I have attached a link to the Veniard dyes for you to see..www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-tying-dye/veniard-dyes-for-fly-tiers~480.html ATB Davie..

[@richpalmer9229]

Many thanks

[@mikeking453]

Awesome

[@paulnielsen1304]

Good stuff Davie,I have not dyed any materials before what dyes would you recommend ?

[@DavieMcPhail]

Hi Paul, I use Veniard dyes so I would certainly recommend them and I'm glad you liked the video.. All the very best Davie

[@adrrianbelettso1698]

Very coool

[@orth..8171]

Ciekawy sposób. 👍!

[@familialaufergamersupport2193]

very interesting