How to Dye Feathers with Koolaid | Traditional Archery

Quick how to dye feathers with koolaid. Thanks to Jeff Lackey for the suggestion!

[@GigiPicasso]

No fuss and straight to the point. All the info we need without the extra chatter, Thank you sir

[@halfcalkt8367]

Thank you very much , sir. I know many people will find this very helpful!!

[@SchaferMagnant]

Not a problem at all, appreciate the idea!

[@dannyzurlo7943]

Very cool!

[@paintpaint9643]

What is cool aid ??is it pawdered jues??

[@nathansmith5331]

I'm going together some kook aid lol. Nice video mani just did 5 turkey wings so I have a stock pile to die

[@SchaferMagnant]

+Nathan Smith that's awesome! Hope it works well for you.

[@Glock36er]

Bet Easter egg coloring would work too (?)

[@draven3838]

A no fuss no muss way to do it ,I like it

[@MyREDTAIL]

You Can always Steam them to straighten them out & Put some kind of water Repellent on them, for Hunting in Bad Weather etc.

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[@MyREDTAIL]

Have you ever Tried either the Cherry, Or the Grape,? KOOL AID,? should work great also.You Think.?

[@SchaferMagnant]

+MyREDTAIL cherry I believe comes out red, I go off of the color the package is. Normally is pretty close to the end color.

[@tmjudd1]

You say to let the boiled water cool. "How Cool?" Still hot, just not boiling... or cooled to room temp?

[@SchaferMagnant]

+tmjudd1 All you want to do is take it off of the burner for minute or two to let it cool down from a boil. Still want the water to be hot when you put the koolaid and vinegar in along with the feathers.

[@tmjudd1]

Just tried your method. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical, at first... but "WOW!" It works perfectly! Lots of color... simply amazing! I'm looking at the ingredients on the Kool-Aid package and now wondering if the same technique would also work using nothing but 'food coloring'? Have you tried this?

[@SchaferMagnant]

tmjudd1 I don't see why it wouldn't work with food coloring to be honest. It may be worth a shot. I will admit i have no experience with it so I'm not sure what type of experience you'll have with it. If you try it let us know how it goes! Schafer

[@tmjudd1]

Food coloring works! Same process, however. The dye didn't want to completely set after the initial soak. The feathers were staining my fingers while laying them out to dry... but that was an easy fix. I simply rinsed the feathers in cold water and then gave them another soak in very warm vinegar/water for a few minutes followed by another cold water rinse. "Problem solved!" I now have some great looking 'copper' colored cock feathers and clean fingers! I used copper colored food coloring meant for for cake icing. :) 1/4 teaspoon of food coloring seems to equal 4 packs of Koolaid. I used an 8" diameter pot which probably helps to concentrate the dye.

[@SchaferMagnant]

+tmjudd1 that's awesome! I'll have to give it a try next time! thank you for the imput!!!

[@italianteddyboy]

good

[@riccoratzo]

What happens in rain? Will it keep the color?

[@SchaferMagnant]

I’ve had zero issues with colors running. Maintains the color nicely.

[@tylerparker3024]

Whats the point of boiling te water if you let it cool before you do anything

[@paintpaint9643]

Can I use food colors??

[@SchaferMagnant]

+Paint Paint I can’t see why not, if you try it I would assume the same process. Keep me posted on how it turns out.

[@SchaferMagnant]

+Paint Paint I can’t see why not, if you try it I would assume the same process. Keep me posted on how it turns out.

[@paintpaint9643]

Ok..if I try it I'll write here

[@ericlindemann2558]

I drink this stuff :-D

[@anamulhaque5867]

hey, your next your vidio is how to make paper turkey feathers. i see please

[@MyREDTAIL]

Arrow Feathers Are so Expensive today, I don't know Why, As Turkey Feathers are Available by the Truck loads, What about Chicken,? Or even Duck Feathers, Should work great also for Fletching Arrows etc.

[@SchaferMagnant]

+MyREDTAIL personally I don't have any experience with anything but turkey feathers, I have heard good thing about goose feathers though.