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Photos 10 Minute Black Rit Dye of the Blue Gent

Discussion in 'Maintenance, Tinkering & Embellishment' started by CitricAcidCycle, Feb 28, 2019.

  1. Feb 28, 2019 #1
    CitricAcidCycle

    CitricAcidCycle

    15
    Feb 28, 2019
    First attempt Rit dye. Got this knife in 2 days ago. Not the Blue I was hoping for.

    I'm happy with the results. Love how it picked up the streaks looks almost faux wood.

    Original (not my actual picture but gives a good indication of the starting color):
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    Dyed:
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    DRLyman, 007Airman, b00n and 2 others like this.
  2. Feb 28, 2019 #2
    Dogdrawz

    Dogdrawz Gold Member Gold Member

    897
    Aug 15, 2016
    That sure is purrty! I've got the black G10 model. I don't like small folders, but dern if I don't love this one. I've got the carbon fiber on notice, but I do say...your dye job gets my creative juices flowing. Awesome work!
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2019 #3
    craytab

    craytab Gold Member Gold Member

    20,665
    Jan 26, 2012
    Looks good. I've done a fair bit of Rit Dye work and have been very satisfied.
     
  4. Feb 28, 2019 #4
    CitricAcidCycle

    CitricAcidCycle

    15
    Feb 28, 2019
    Both the Selects: CF and Wooden are beautiful. And thanks.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2019 #5
    Travis Talboys

    Travis Talboys

    29
    Oct 30, 2018
    This is very cool. Does anyone have any info on how this is done? I'm always looking to add a new skill.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2019 #6
    CitricAcidCycle

    CitricAcidCycle

    15
    Feb 28, 2019
    It was pretty straight forward actually:
    - Small saucepan with 4 to 5 cups of water
    - Bring to a low boil
    - Add about 1/4 Cup of vinegar
    - Add 4oz. of desired Rit color (I used liquid)
    - Return to low boil
    - Suspend scales from a piece thin wire
    - Submerge...check at 5 to 10 minute intervals depending on the color you're trying to achieve. It was just lucky the Gents G-10 took on that streak pattern.

    * Make sure to wear gloves and wash scales with soap and water or clean with alcohol before dying

    *Clean again when complete and removed from dye pan.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2019 #7
    DRLyman

    DRLyman Gold Member Gold Member

    1,381
    Jun 25, 2016
    Damn, that looks nice. Much better than the original. :thumbsup::thumbsup::cool:
     
  8. Mar 2, 2019 #8
    Travis Talboys

    Travis Talboys

    29
    Oct 30, 2018
    Thanks for the info, CitricAcidCycle. I will be sure to find a project to use it on.:)
     

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