Dying/coloring rope; sources for purchase of quality rope
I'm at a point where the only rope I have available for the running rigging need at hand is very white. I tried soaking it in coffee for about an hour, but that didn't darken it very much. What methods and dyes have people successfully used to get the color they want?
Also, now that Chuck Pasoro is no longer manufacture his great looking rope, what other sources have people found for quality rope? My next build is from Model Shipways and I'm not impressed with what is supplied in
The problem with dyeing/coloring, synthetics don't take color very well, and naturals; cotton, linen, etc. may not hold up well over time, with coloring.
If coffee didn't work, it sounds like you are dealing with synthetic.
One of our sponsors, CraftySailor has some that looks good in the pictures.. Not sure how competitive they are,
But I have had real good experience buying other products from them..
And don't forget: Making your own ro
