Food Coloring on wood

[lostitinak]

I was wondering if I painted untreated wood pieces & blocks with food coloring, is that ok for my Pionus to chew on? I would be using the food coloring you get in the baking section, and pure vanilla extract (not imitation) for colors like brown & tan.

[guest1717171]

yep, food coloring is what i use

[Addicted to Tequila]

Food coloring in 90% solution alcohol. Let dry really well.

[guest1717171]

and use rubber gloves
and an apron, or a hazmat suit
yeah a hazmat suit sounds good
and lay down thick painters plastic

*dont ask*

[Addicted to Tequila]

I dye in the kitchen.

My couch has spots now.

Don't ask.

And the fact my fingers looked like I had closed them in a car door for over a week was a great topic at work.

Did I mention I wore gloves?

Don't ask.

LOL

[greencinacheeks]

yep i use food coloring

Originally Posted by geekasaurus

and use rubber gloves
and an apron, or a hazmat suit
yeah a hazmat suit sounds good
and lay down thick painters plastic

*dont ask*

haha

i have a funny story about this stuff.

well i was dying some pieces of wood for the birdies and when i finished i put the bowl of dye in the sink.

*earlier in the day* we had to turn the water off in my house for the pluming work. so as a result, air got into the pipes.

so i turned the water on real gentle but nothing was coming out, i could NOT figure out why, i forgot that the water had been turned off. so....i turned the water on all the way....SPLASH!!!! water shot into the dye bowl and splashed it EVERYWHERE!!! uhhh took FOREVER to clean it up, it got on my face! i had spots on my face for a day or two! and clothes and all ehhh stained for good!

haha well thats my story

moral???

careful with the dye! and aim water elsewhere and gently!

[lostitinak]

Rubbing alcohol? Tequila? Vodka? Everclear? Rum? I'm severly new to all of this making toys thing and very slow to catch on to things on Mondays (off to get more wine).

I appreciate the help, seriously, this board has been a god send!

[seagem]

Originally Posted by geekasaurus

and use rubber gloves
and an apron, or a hazmat suit
yeah a hazmat suit sounds good
and lay down thick painters plastic

*dont ask*

How about some Scuba gear? Self-contained breathing apparatus.

[Addicted to Tequila]

Rubbing alcohol for the dyeing... the other stuff for you so you have an excuse for all the "do not ask" stuff. And there WILL be "do not ask" stuff. We WILL ask! LOL

[lostitinak]

hahaha, ok, when I start dying stuff I'll send pictures and post the stories so you guys can start dying of laughter! (because you KNOW I'll forget something or some important do or do not step). I can't wait to start making toys, it's going to be SO MUCH FUN!