Dyeing your tack?????

LuckyAshley · 01-23-2006, 01:03 PM

Hey, what do you all think about dying the color of your tack... like for instance.. I have a white english saddle pad:

and I want to dye it blue with fabric dye. Would it cause any irritation to my horse?

bay_blnd jmpr07 · 01-23-2006, 01:08 PM

I think it would depend on the type/brand of dye.

Friesiangirl · 01-23-2006, 01:09 PM

if you washed it a few times first, i'd imagine all the extra dye would of been washed out (like hair) and then you can use it!

Shotgun93 · 01-23-2006, 01:11 PM

I don't think that I would dye a blanket. Even if it is washed a few times, I bet it will run when the horse sweats, or rub off on you or your saddle.

LuckyAshley · 01-23-2006, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shotgun93

I don't think that I would dye a blanket. Even if it is washed a few times, I bet it will run when the horse sweats, or rub off on you or your saddle.

Yeah, I was thinking that. But I've never used fabric dyes before

lol. I've heard of washing is a couple times before useing it a lot so far from other people not on HGS.

Crimson Vision · 01-23-2006, 01:21 PM

Dyeing fabric if done correctly will not run with sweat or if it gets wet again. Is the pad 100% cotton? If yes it will be very easy to dye. If it is synthetic you need to get a acid dye (not bad like it sounds; it's just a name) to dye the synthetic fibers. Heres a link for acid dyes: http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1344-AA.shtml

Another trick I have learned is to ad a cup of salt to the dyebath; the salt helps to set the color. Then you rinse it in cold water to help set it more and then you are done!

I actually came online to ask if anyone has ever dyed their halters before. I have a Monty Robers Dually Halter which I love but I hate the color blue (it matches nothing I have!). So has anyone ever dyed them? I was thinking of trying a really strong bath of black acid dye on it...

Friesiangirl · 01-23-2006, 01:22 PM

i've seen it done on a friends, she used a mild dye, and washed it quite a few times, and then used it, she rides a light palomino, and it never bled (Hot pink)

LuckyAshley · 01-23-2006, 01:34 PM

thanks crimson! Its 100% cotton so It should work out! I will have to post pictures later on once I get it done.

Shotgun93 · 01-23-2006, 01:36 PM

Hmm, that's interesting. Do you think the dye's are safe for horses? My horse is so sensative, I would think that it would irritate him.

LuckyAshley · 01-23-2006, 01:46 PM

Thats what I'm worried about shotgun. Since a saddle pad takes up a large portion of the horses back, would it really be safe?

01-23-2006, 01:08 PM	#2
bay_blnd jmpr07 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: N.Granby, Connecticut Posts: 10,896 Images: 423	I think it would depend on the type/brand of dye. __________________ Semper Paratus Fiona's First Class-Oldenburg/Arabian mare Waldemar-Hanoverian gelding Illusive Legacy-Miniature filly

01-23-2006, 01:09 PM	#3
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,506 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	if you washed it a few times first, i'd imagine all the extra dye would of been washed out (like hair) and then you can use it! __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

01-23-2006, 01:11 PM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,568 Images: 124	I don't think that I would dye a blanket. Even if it is washed a few times, I bet it will run when the horse sweats, or rub off on you or your saddle. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

01-23-2006, 01:21 PM	#6
Crimson Vision Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dallas Area Posts: 1,085 Images: 124	Dyeing fabric if done correctly will not run with sweat or if it gets wet again. Is the pad 100% cotton? If yes it will be very easy to dye. If it is synthetic you need to get a acid dye (not bad like it sounds; it's just a name) to dye the synthetic fibers. Heres a link for acid dyes: http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1344-AA.shtml Another trick I have learned is to ad a cup of salt to the dyebath; the salt helps to set the color. Then you rinse it in cold water to help set it more and then you are done! I actually came online to ask if anyone has ever dyed their halters before. I have a Monty Robers Dually Halter which I love but I hate the color blue (it matches nothing I have!). So has anyone ever dyed them? I was thinking of trying a really strong bath of black acid dye on it... __________________ *The greatest cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what we want... for what we want right now.* Crimson Vision Costumes www.CrimsonVision.net

01-23-2006, 01:22 PM	#7
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 9,506 Images: 179 Blog Entries: 22	i've seen it done on a friends, she used a mild dye, and washed it quite a few times, and then used it, she rides a light palomino, and it never bled (Hot pink) __________________ I cannot be expected to think wihtout a good powerbar and some coffee. Stargate Fans Unite.

01-23-2006, 01:36 PM	#9
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,568 Images: 124	Hmm, that's interesting. Do you think the dye's are safe for horses? My horse is so sensative, I would think that it would irritate him. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

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