I’m not totally against non organic dyes here. Not gonna eat them.
Having said that, use them in the past to decorate cakes.
Will take a pic of the white feathers, I think they are beautiful.
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Here it is in the baking aisles or seasonings… or maybe in the organic area of the store. A couple drops & it changes the color of the dough. Usually they come in packs of 4.
I found a link to natural food coloring:
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We are not so lucky in England when it comes to supplies.
Will have to get them on line.
They look great
Thanks
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You are very welcome! I didn’t realize you were across the pond! That’s awesome! I wish I had the courage to go visit England & Ireland. A lot of my ancestry is from there.
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And forgot turmeric beautiful orange colour.
I have to use more warm colours according to Feng Shui.
I’m wearing green rooster jadeite and amethyst pendant.
It’s the closest I’ll get to fire for protection.
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Beautiful Country, once you get to know it.
Been over 20 years here and yet trying to master English language.
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That’s so beautiful! Both the feathers and the angels. I almost have all of those colors. I collect feathers but of many birds. I have crow, raven, hawk, peacock (from the zoo) and the little birds from around my house and my sisters bird, Clyde.
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The beauty of white ones is that can be dyed in any colour.
Those items are in my shopping list, but trying to get creative here, this way, final creation will have more energy.
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That’s very true. I like mine the way they are. I figure that they’re gifts and I don’t want to change them. 
But I can’t wait to see how yours turn out
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Ohhhh you are lucky, @basil! Feathers are great for so many projects 
Air spells, feather wreaths, feather brooms/besoms, and altar decorations come to mind immediately. Lots of possibilities! 
I love the idea of using natural dyes- beet root and turmeric make such lovely and intense colors! Blue butterfly pea may not be as strong, but it yields a gorgeous blue-purple color 
Have fun with your crafting! 
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English, or American are both difficult languages because they are a combination of so many other languages. As for dying the feathers, have you thought about just dipping the end or edges in a diluted ink, it comes in many colors and should be available there. Acrylic paint comes in metallic colors like, gold, rose gold, silver copper etc. They can also be diluted… Oh what a great project. Good Luck and let us know what you did, show us pictures and welcome to the family.
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Beautiful colour!, as tea,like many good things in life, moderation is the key.
Never heard of it before, thanks.
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German and Latin as main ones.
And is fascinating too.
Watched a doc. many years ago about British Slang.
I loved it.
One word can have so many meanings.
In France, students watch EastEnders, a soap opera running to date on British TV.
Used to think it was sacrilege, but like phrasal verbs, easy way to learn English.
Although aristocracy hardly use them.
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And the meanings too.
Find a feather?
Angels are keeping an eye on you.
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I’m American, only red blood run through these old veins, not blue 
, just saying.
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Same here.
Unlike Scarlett I did not have a Mammy trying to cover my frekles with milk.
Having blue veins it’s a poetic way to say you need to get more sunlight.
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Thank you very much for the link about Butterfly Pea, @Basil. I learned about it at a cooking school in Thailand and had never heard about health concerns with it- it’s important to check these things out! 
From the article, it looks like it is undergoing inspection in Taiwan as some studies have associated direct consumption of the seeds, pods, and roots with nausea, diarrhea, and diuresis. I couldn’t find much else about it, nor about the possible seriousness of these side effects. It can be noted that these symptoms (among many others) are also possible side-effects of drinking coffee and even black tea.
The article assures that the FDA in Taiwan considers the plant safe for food coloring purposes. The investigation in the effects of eating the seeds, pods, and roots is ongoing- I will keep an eye out for the results!
For now, it looks like it is safe to say that the butterfly pea can be used to make teas (not consuming the steeped material) 
and dyes 
without concern.
I think your feathers would look wonderful with a pretty blue tint! 
Thanks again for bringing this up!
Blessed be!
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It seems to me that drunk in moderation should not be of concern.
Will give a try anyway, love the colour, reminds me of blue irises.
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It does indeed resemble a blue iris! Such a beautiful rich color 
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