All Ghillied Up..Want to look like a real Sniper? by Stealth5
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Step 3: What Next ? The threads and dying

Well once you've got all the stuff then the fun starts. firstly get the hessian bags and cut all the stitching off from around the edges,then cut them in half along the fold, once you've done that the you can start pulling all the threads out. I suggest you do this were mess isnt a problem because it's very messy.

After many hours infront of the TV I managed to get enough threads togeather. (about 8 bags is what i used). As i finished each bag i tied them in to seperate bundles, making them easier to handle.

Once you have enough the just follow the mixing instructions that came with your dyes the put them in. As i only had 3 colours i started off with a single green then mixed other clours in slowly.This was good because it gave me plenty of differnt colours.

When you finish dying all your threads, hang them out in the sun. can take up to 2 dyas to dry.





 
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kalzan says: Jan 16, 2012. 3:10 PM
Does it matter how long the strands are?
Inventiv says: Sep 24, 2010. 5:00 PM
Whats the purpose of the salt? I'm making this now and I got; burlap, pants,jacket,hot glue,netting, and fabric paint. pleeez answer me soon.
ilpug says: May 11, 2011. 5:52 PM
the salt is an ingredient in the dyeing process. it should say how much salt you need on the dye can.
BrokenArsenal says: Jun 2, 2008. 11:27 PM
is the jute stuff or w/e its called just burlap?
Stealth5 (author) says: Jun 3, 2008. 12:12 AM
yeh we call it hessian in OZ
bombs go boom says: Jun 3, 2008. 3:46 PM
wut iz oz
Stealth5 (author) says: Jun 3, 2008. 5:39 PM
Australia
Ghost Wolf says: Dec 28, 2008. 8:57 PM
OZ ROCKS!
Rye says: Jun 4, 2008. 9:17 AM
thx
Rye says: Jun 4, 2008. 9:17 AM
oooooohhhhhhhhhhhh......= thx =
(seabear) says: Aug 17, 2009. 2:49 AM
iz in nu zlnd
iTraceur says: Oct 2, 2009. 2:41 AM
i cnt ndstd u. tlk prply plz. Seriously, it's annoying.
iBurn says: Apr 23, 2010. 4:33 PM
 +1
BrokenArsenal says: Jun 3, 2008. 11:50 AM
oh alrighty and how much did it cost ya to get enough for the full suit?
BrokenArsenal says: Jun 3, 2008. 11:53 AM
oh lol didnt read the third page. bu thow do u get it other then coffee bags?
SKULLRAGE says: Nov 16, 2008. 9:04 AM
hmm.. hey can u use a food coloring instead of dye color?
red-king says: Nov 19, 2008. 3:59 PM
it would wash out with rain or any water.
AustralLord says: Aug 18, 2008. 6:38 PM
what is salt for?!
logic bomb says: Oct 28, 2008. 10:05 AM
the salt helps the coloring dye absorb into the fabaric.
ceaser47 says: Oct 13, 2008. 6:36 PM
how long does the hessian have to be and for the threading how many groups of string per square if u could tell me, thankyou
sniper445 says: Jun 19, 2008. 2:47 PM
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Stealth5 (author) says: Jun 23, 2008. 5:55 AM
OK schmuck lets see what you can do for under 50$ !!!
Spl1nt3rC3ll says: Jun 19, 2008. 3:06 PM
What is your problem?! Do you think every ghillie suit sucks?

I'd like to see your image of a perfect ghillie suit, and then see you make it.
HackerExtrodinaire says: Aug 1, 2008. 1:25 PM
Hmm between your and Stealth, I have all my Sam Fisher needs. ***** to both of you.
Spl1nt3rC3ll says: Aug 1, 2008. 9:07 PM
Excuse me?
HackerExtrodinaire says: Aug 1, 2008. 9:37 PM
Sorry bro, meant Five Stars, nothing bad. :) I should have been more clear.
Spl1nt3rC3ll says: Aug 1, 2008. 10:25 PM
Oh, thanks!
HackerExtrodinaire says: Aug 2, 2008. 6:40 AM
Completely my fault, Sorry for the misunderstanding.
Spl1nt3rC3ll says: Aug 2, 2008. 12:11 PM
It happens to all of us, don't worry. ;)
iBurn says: Apr 23, 2010. 4:34 PM
 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
ROFLMAO
michael J. caboose says: Jul 9, 2008. 10:56 AM
ya man this one rokks
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