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cricket
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Posted - 01/24/2006 :  07:25:33  Show Profile  Visit cricket's Homepage  Send cricket an AOL message  Click to see cricket's MSN Messenger address Send cricket a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Hello...
I am wanting to make some of my own toys for Ruby.
My question is, what and how can I dye pieces of wood?
I tryed kool-aid and food coloring but they didnt work, unless I was doing something wrong.
Any suggestions would greatly be appricated.
Thanks


KERI & RUBY

Gpsyps
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USA
308 Posts
Posted - 01/24/2006 :  09:00:06  Show Profile Send Gpsyps a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Good question Keri. This is on my list this Spring/Summer. I know certain Parrot sites do sell die for Toy making though! I haven't tried it yet.

Natalie & Girls
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macawdreams
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Posted - 01/25/2006 :  01:38:11  Show Profile  Visit macawdreams's Homepage Send macawdreams a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Hey guys, I made some really bright colors with Wilton's which is a food coloring for cake frosting. I used a huge plastic container and put in only enough water to cover the chunks of wood. I dropped the Wilton's in and swirled and swirled until the wood got bright enough for me. Here's a photo I took awhile back:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/46318276/1077445108033982211ymSJrq

By the way. My favorite wood is PINE! It's easy to cut and easy to dye.

Angie R.
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"The future of Macaws starts here"
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Gpsyps
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USA
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Posted - 01/25/2006 :  09:13:09  Show Profile Send Gpsyps a Private Message  Reply with Quote
What a great effective and inexpensive idea Angie. I will definately try this!

Natalie & Girls
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emilymj22
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Posted - 03/26/2006 :  23:29:11  Show Profile Send emilymj22 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Great advice! Are there any websites you all really like on how to make our own toys?
Emily
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macawdreams
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610 Posts
Posted - 04/08/2006 :  00:08:48  Show Profile  Visit macawdreams's Homepage Send macawdreams a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I came across this link, it's pretty good.

http://www.birdsnways.com/birds/ideas.htm

Angie R.
Macaw Dreams Site Owner

"The future of Macaws starts here"
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tournant
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Posted - 02/16/2007 :  23:57:40  Show Profile Send tournant a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Check this out for coloring your homemade wooden and rope toys

http://www.vitacritter.com/index.htm
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Becca
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USA
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Posted - 03/08/2007 :  15:03:16  Show Profile Send Becca a Private Message  Reply with Quote
You did a awsome job with that!

Rebecca
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