Just almost boil them in Rit dye. The longer you leave them in the hot
water the darker they get. Shells can't be dyed this way.
Bob Lipe
Linda Bush wrote:
>
> Hi, Conch-Lers!
>
> Now don't shudder, those of you who are "purists." I have some white gar scales, and I need to dye some red and some green for a lady in our church to use. I don't use dyed shells in my shellcraft, but I am aware that dyed shells are available. So maybe someone can tell me how to do it. Otherwise, I will have to paint them with acryllics for her.
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
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