<div>Would the same apply to RIT DYE? I had planned on mixing the powdered dye with alcohol thus making a kid-safe color.</div>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM, rickt <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:rktucker@gmail.com">rktucker@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<br><br>I've had some success using the brand Dylon fabric dyes on wood, especially Maple. These dyes are readily available at fabric stores. I followed the instructions at the link below rather than those which are packaged with the dye.<br>
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