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Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
By:Peter B
Date: 11/6/2009, 7:58 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question (bill stupak)

Got everything from skinboats and followed the instructions to a Tee.

: Where did you get your skin? It sounds like it might be treated with
: something. I've only used the acid dye once, I used Skinboats instructions
: and it penetrated just fine. I would try some experiments with your cut
: offs. Maybe dampen them first. it might just be surface tension. Recheck
: the instructions too, what kind and ratio of vinegar did you use?

: Bill

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
Peter B -- 11/6/2009, 2:10 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
bill stupak -- 11/6/2009, 5:19 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
Peter B -- 11/6/2009, 7:58 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
Peter B -- 11/6/2009, 2:12 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
Dave Gentry -- 11/6/2009, 2:56 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: dying nylon question
Peter B -- 11/6/2009, 2:59 pm