Gray Black

Gray Black

Can a gray wool coat be dyed black?

Is it possible to dye a 100% wool, gray coat, black? If so, how?
Also, how much would it cost to have a professional re-dye it?

In theory, any fabric which has not been specially treated can be dyed. I have no idea how much it would cost, or how durable the dye job would be.

101 Classic Novels

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12543 P – Uttermost Mirror Rona Candle Sconce

$168

12543 P – Uttermost Mirror Rona Candle SconceThis candle sconce is made of hand forged metal with a dsitressed silver finish with black undertones, dark gray glaze and antique style mirrors. Distressed candles included.Fixture Type: MirrorFinish: Distressed SilverTheme: TraditionalDesigner: Grace FeyockDimensions: 15.75 W x 35.25 H x 5 D (inches)

13255 B – Uttermost Mirror Hanging Collage

$198

13255 B – Uttermost Mirror Hanging CollageThis array of mirrors is grouped and hung from a decorative iron rod.The hand forged metal frames have a light brown base with a heavily distressed dark brown and black specking and light gray glaze.Mirrors are removable and may be hung in any order.Fixture Type: MirrorFinish: Light Brown UndercoaTheme: TraditionalDesigner: Grace FeyockDimensions: 60 W x 36 H x 3 D (inches)

13286 – Uttermost Wall Art – Rosamund, Panel A

$168

13286 – Uttermost Wall Art – Rosamund, Panel AThis decorative art is made of hand forged metal and wrought iron. The distressed brown basecoat is accented by sage green and black details with light gray glaze.Fixture Type: Metal Wall ArtFinish: Distressed BrownTheme: TraditionalDesigner: Grace FeyockDimensions: 22 W x 50 H x 2 D (inches)

13356 B – Uttermost Mirror Gertrude Rustic Cheval

$238

13356 B – Uttermost Mirror Gertrude Rustic ChevalThis cheval is made of hand forged metal with an aged green finish with a gray glaze and black undertones. Mirror has a generous 1 1/4″ bevel.Fixture Type: MirrorFinish: Aged Green With GrayTheme: TraditionalDesigner: Grace FeyockDimensions: 19.75 W x 72.5 H x 2.75 D (inches)

14143 B – Uttermost Mirror – Andie

$178

“This wood frame has a distressed aged black finish with distressed silver leaf edges and gray wash. Mirror has a generous 1 1/4″” bevel.”

14154 B – Uttermost Mirror – Nakeisha Vanity

$151.8

This mirror features a distressed bronze leaf frame with red undercoat, heavy gray glaze and black speckling.

14521 B – Uttermost Mirror – Obelia

$198

Frame has a matte black finish with silver leaf inner and outer edges and a light gray glaze. Oval mirror has a generous 1 1/4″ bevel.

15 Shades of Gray

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15.4 Sport Backpack

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15.4″ Sport Backpack Backpack – Polyester – Gray – Notebook CaseColor:Black Product Type:Notebook Case Exterior Material:Polyester

1500 POSJET, RECEIPT PRINTER, 9 PIN SERIAL, BLACK & RED, RECEIPT/VALIDATION, AUTO CUTTER, PAPER LOW SENSOR, DARK GRAY,

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1500 POSJET, RECEIPT/VALIDATION, 25 PIN PARALLEL, BLACK/RED, DARK GRAY, INCLUDES POWER SUPPLY & CORD, CABLE SOLD SEPAR

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1500 POSJET, RECEIPT/VALIDATION, 25 PIN PARALLEL, BLACK/RED, DARK GRAY, INCLUDES POWER SUPPLY & CORD, CABLE SOLD SEPAR

1773NM – LBL Lighting Superdelta Tonto Visa Outdoor Light, white, magnetic ballast

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“<h3>1773NM – LBL Lighting Superdelta Tonto Visa Outdoor Light, white, magnetic ballast</h3>Features an internally sandblasted glass diffuser, body and protective casing made of self-extinguishing polypropylene, aluminum reflector, polymer gasket and stainless steel screws. 9W and 13W versions are supplied complete with lamp. Optional polycarbonate diffuser including screws. <a onclick=”"hideText(‘divName’)”" style=”"cursor:pointer; text-decoration:underline;”">Available variations of this product (+)</a>1773NM Finish Options: White, Black, Metallic Gray Lamp Options: 1x60W E26, 1x9PL, 2x9PL, 1x13Q Size Options: ä 10.5″”, wall projection 4.9″”"

20790 – Uttermost Splendora, Charger

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20790 – Uttermost Splendora, ChargerFeatures an antique silver leaf finish with matte black details and a gray glaze.Fixture Type: ChargerFinish: Antique Silver Leaf Designer: Billy MoonDimensions: 21.75 W x 26 H x 7.5 D (inches)

2530 Elite Wind Tower Fan

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2530 Elite Wind Tower Fan Oscillating – Gray, Black

27904 – Uttermost Splendora Table Lamp

$158

27904 – Uttermost Splendora Table LampThis table lamp is finished in an antiqued silver leaf with matte black details and aged gray glaze. The round bell shade is a silken champagne textile.Fixture Type: Table LampsTheme: TraditionalDesigner: Billy MoonSwitch: 3-WayWattage: 100WDimensions: 35.25 H (inches)

3 Pack Reverse Terry Booties by Rocawear (Boys) – one color, 0-3mos

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These reverse terry boots are sure to keep your baby’s feet warm and snug and very fashionable! Three pack features Black, gray and blue. Made in China 80% cotton, 15% nylon, 5% spandex..

33477 – Uttermost Framed Art – Home Plans I /II /III /IV Set of 4

$168

33477 – Uttermost Framed Art – Home Plans I /II /III /IV Set of 4These prints are accented by wood frames that have a black outer edge with gray glaze and a silver leaf inner lip with black glaze.Fixture Type: Framed ArtTheme: LandscapesDesigner: Grace FeyockDimensions: 19.625 W x 25.625 H x 1 D (inches)

33486 – Uttermost Art – Floral Song

$188

These colorful prints are accented by black mats and surrounded by wooden frames finished in gold leaf with gray glaze.

40730 – Uttermost Art – Poppy Jubilee

$198

This is a hand painted oil on canvas. Frame has a silver leaf base with black distressing and heavy gray glaze. Inner lip also has bronze distressing. Due to the handcrafted nature of this artwork, each piece may have subtle differences.

5 Minute Permanent Haircolor # Natural Black by Dark & Natural for Men – 1 Application Hair Color

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Dark and Natural 5 Minute conditioning permanent haircolor is specially designed for men of color. This moisture rich formula locks in color and leaves hair soft, manageable and healthy-looking. Rich, deep color provides natural-looking gray blending coverage that lasts up to 6 weeks while conditioning in softness.

5403 Pneumatic Task Chair With Arms

$1147

5403 Pneumatic Task Chair With Arms Aluminum Black Frame31″ x 30″ x 51″ – Olefin Gray Seat

55217 Folding Table

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55217 Folding Table Rectangle – 60″ x 30″ x 29″ x 0.75″ – Wood Steel Vinyl – Charcoal Leg Black Edge Gray Top

55227 Folding Table

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55227 Folding Table Rectangle – 72″ x 30″ x 29″ x 0.75″ – Wood Steel Vinyl – Charcoal Leg Black Edge Gray Top

55277 Folding Table

$181

55277 Folding Table Rectangle – 60″ x 18″ x 29″ x 0.75″ – Wood Steel Vinyl – Charcoal Leg Black Edge Gray Top

55287 Folding Table

$187

55287 Folding Table Rectangle – 72″ x 18″ x 29″ x 0.75″ – Wood Steel Vinyl – Charcoal Leg Black Edge Gray Top

70 Photo Black and Light Gray Printhead for Z2100 Z3100

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70 Photo Black and Light Gray Printhead for Z2100 Z3100 Photo Black, Light Gray – PrintheadPrint Color:Photo Black

7705 Pneumatic Task Stool

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7705 Pneumatic Task Stool Steel Black Frame27″ x 27.5″ x 47.5″ – Olefin Gray Seat

7707 High-Performance Task Chair

$439

7707 High-Performance Task Chair Steel Black Frame26″ x 29.5″ x 42.5″ – Olefin Gray Seat

7708 High-Performance Task Chair

$509

7708 High-Performance Task Chair Steel Black Frame26″ x 29.5″ x 43.5″ – Olefin Gray Seat

Black Labrador Retriever – Silver Factored Or Mongrel?

Suppose you have silvery hair. The natural assumption of those with whom you live and work would be that you are of an age when the hair begins to lose its color. If your hair turned grey before you were 20 or 30 years of age, it might be a dietary deficiency, a medical concern – or genetics.

A black Labrador Retriever, silver factored with a coat that is something less than black, is claimed by some to be a pure bred dog. Purportedly rare and highly desirable, a black Labrador Retriever that’s silver factored may be offered at a higher than normal price. Does it merit this? Or is it simply a crossbreed – a mongrel?

Black Labrador Retriever Standard

The Labrador Retriever breed standard says: “The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow, and chocolate. Any other color or a combination of colors is a disqualification.” The breed standard goes on to say that black Labrador Retrievers must be all black. If a black Labrador Retriever has a small white spot on the chest, it is “permissible, but not desirable” according to the breed standard.

A black Labrador Retriever, silver factored or not, must meet that standard. Every purebred black Labrador Retriever must be black.

Genetically Speaking

A black Labrador Retriever, silver factored or otherwise at odds with the standard, apparently has genetics that are not in line with those of the breed. The genetics of a true black Labrador Retriever’s coat color seem to be rather simple. Each dog receives two pairs of genes: one from its mother and one from its father.

You will remember from early science class that there are two types of gene in every living being: dominant and recessive. This is true of you and it is true of black Labrador Retrievers. Genes determine your hair color, just as genes determine the coat color of a black Labrador Retriever. You might have brown, black, red, blond, or a variation of any of those. A Labrador Retriever has only two choices: black and chocolate – although we see black, chocolate, and yellow.

Consider these facts.

1. In Labrador Retrievers, a dominant gene always determines what color the coat will be. Always. It does not matter what other genes are present. The black gene, which we will call “B” for short, is dominant. Therefore, if a “B” gene is present, the pre-selected coat color is black. But read on.

2. We will call the recessive chocolate gene “b” for short. The “b” gene can only produce a chocolate coat if the dog inherits no “B” gene. Those are the only choices: “B” dominant black genes and “b” recessive chocolate genes. There is no gene for yellow, silver, or other colors. A black Labrador Retriever, silver factored or other factored, would have to go against this genetic makeup.

3. In addition to the black and chocolate genes, Labrador Retrievers have two more genes. These genes determine the dogs’ ability to express a dark coat, i.e. to let the dark color show. Let’s call the dominant expression gene “E” for short and the recessive expression gene “e” for short.

4. Labrador Retrievers that have the dominant “E” gene are able to express a dark coat. They can show black or chocolate. If the dog has a “B” gene and an “E” gene, it will be black, no matter what other genes it has. If it has a “b” and an “E” gene, it will be chocolate.

5. Labrador Retrievers that have the recessive “e” gene cannot show a dark coat. They will show neither black nor chocolate. They will show the absence of those by being a shade of yellow. A Labrador Retriever with a combination such as BBee has 2 dominant genes for black, but the recessive “e” genes will not let the color show. The dog will be yellow.

You will see that a black Labrador Retriever, silver factored is not possible with these pairs of genes. There is no scientific data as of this writing (2007) that has found any silver gene in black Labrador Retrievers.

True Nature of So-called Silver Labs

A black Labrador Retriever that is said to be silver factored may be an unusually light yellow or chocolate Lab. There is also, in the U.S., a gray-brown shade similar to that of Weimaraners. It is reported that the U.S. kennel first to report “silver” Labradors also kept Weimaraners, a silvery-gray breed with somewhat similar appearance. It is widely believed that the true nature of a black Labrador Retriever, silver factored, is that of a crossbreed: Labrador Retriever – Weimaraner mix.

The AKC recognizes “silver” Labs only as chocolate, and rejects them because they do not meet the breed standard for chocolate Labs. A black Labrador Retriever that’s silver factored is not an AKC standard purebred dog.

About the Author

© 2007, Anna Hart. Anna Hart invites you to read more of her articles about lovable Labrador Retrievers at
http://www.lovablelabradors.com
. Anna has posted additional information on that site about black Labrador Retrievers. If you ever wondered how long a
Labrador Retriever’s life span is, in human and dog years
, pay Anna a visit now. You may be surprised!

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