In response to a suggestion that I dye FCs, I recently posted on the Sopranos v. Faux Clays thread that I already had bought colored FCs. Not....
It turns out that the e-tailer was relying on a distributor and that the distrib. was out of stock. Struck the same thing on two other websites that claimed to have colored (blue, green & black) FCs available. Since I'd already pulled the trigger on whites and reds from DCG, I'm committed to the FCN, so I placed an second order for another 500 white FCs. Looks like I'm doing the dye thing after all...
While beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I've seen some comments that some colors look a bit tacky. Obviously you can get this wrong. I've already got white and red. My plan is to use the following RIT dye colors:
Black = Black (duh)
Yellow = Golden Yellow
Green = Kelly Green
So my question is how to achieve a good, rich, light to mid-blue?
There appears to be two options - Royal Blue and short exposure to the dye or light 'evening blue' and let them really soak (possibly two visits to the dye).
What do the voices of experience say?
Also what are thoughts on adjusting the 'Kelly Green'. Possibly lightened with a touch of the yellow or deepened with a touch of the blue? Is this doomed to garishness or has someone done it before?
Also looking at the tips on the dyeing process has anyone tried boiling the whites in plain water before placing them in the dye (to pre-soften them and possibly maximise the dye penetration)?
Thanks, any and all help appreciated.
Now not only do I have to explain to my wife how shopping for one set of chips resulted in two sets (sopranos & FCs), but she's going to be really pleased about this dyeing thing. I'll try and do it on the bar-b-cue's side burner in the garage. Also the additional cost of dye and pots, strainers etc makes the FCs start to look pricier...
