How long do you dye traps for?
Allow the traps to sit in the boiling dye for about 20-30 minutes. The exact time is not a science, but you want to give them enough time to get good coloration from the dye. Some people have concerns the boiling dye will weaken the springs on the trap.
Do you dye Conibear traps?
Dyeing the Conibear Traps Lower the first group of Conibear traps into the boiling dye water. Push the traps down with the stick until all the metal is submerged. Boil them for 10 minutes. Continue this process until all of the traps are dyed; keep the water boiling throughout the entire process.
How do you use Logwood extract?
Fill a saucepan with water and add the logwood extract paste. Add the pre-wetted mordanted fibre. Bring the dye bath to a gentle simmer and then keep at that temperature for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring gently from time to time. Leave overnight to cool.
Can you dye traps without rust?
Once the oil or grease is removed from the traps, they’ll need a light coating of rust. The rust helps the trap dye bond to the traps better. Of course, older traps will likely already have a bit of rust on them. If the traps are new and rust-free, just leave them outside for a week or so.
How much trap dye do I need?
Traditional Method: Add your dye ( 1 Pack per 6 gallons of water) to your container. Bring your water to a rolling boil. Make sure you have a heat brick/stone on the bottom of the container so that the traps do not rest on the bottom. Let water temperature come down to a simmer and then put your traps in.
Do I need to dye my traps?
Traps should be dyed and waxed to condition them before they are used. Before dyeing them, new and old foothold and bodygrip traps should be cleaned by boiling them in water.
Is Logwood dye toxic?
The essential coloring matter of the logwood is considered to be non-toxic.
How do you use Sappanwood dye?
We like to extract the color by simmering Sappanwood sawdust in water for an hour, then letting it soak overnight. The next day, strain out the sawdust and reserve, then use the soaking water as your dye bath. You may add more water to the dye bath to cover the mordanted fibers.
What Colour does logwood dye?
purplish-red
Logwood is a spiny, tropical American tree, largely found in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. The extract is a purplish-red dye derived from processing the darkest heartwood. Logwood extract is used to make hematine (primarily used for dying sutures) and hematoxilyn (primarly used in histology).