dyeing help!

[mlpkatie]

i have a G1 pony i am trying to dye black for a custom. I have tried dyeing it before black, and i thought id try it again. the last time i tried dying it i was in the kitchen for 2 hours at least following every method i could find to dye this pony. in that two hours it went from light purple to just purple. I am really hoping to get this pony dyed and start making the custom thati may put in the customs contest at the fair this year. anything helps! Thanks!

[Miserati]

This might be a question better suited for the custom forum. However, some pony plastics don't take dye as well as others. I've never dyed a pony black but I'd think it'd probably be less of a headache to just do a FBR as black coats really easily.

[Griffin]

I don't think you can achieve a deep black colour with dye, and even if it works, it'll likely fade in a few years... sorry.  Also remember dye needs time to set before you start painting, preferably up to 6 months or so. But maybe someone with some actual dying experience can give you better advice, I'm just repeating what I've seen around the customs forum.

[mlpkatie]

i see. thanks for your replies! I guess i will just have to paint her.

[Colorscapesart]

Painting is the safest route.  Dyeing a pony black is a gamble.  Even if you nail the color evenly and it doesn't fade it WILL leach into whatever you paint on the pony.  Letting it set for a few months helps, but its still no guarantee.

[JoshsPonyPrincess]

I have never been able to achieve an plain dark black - super dark grey or purple or blue but not really blacklike what paint does and I let my dyed baits sit a year before sealing and working with them  - sorry your original plan won't work in time.

[mlpkatie]

I have tried one method i have found and it finally came to black! I am not painting anything on it, its going to be a replica of my actally pony  but i will be sure to let it sit for a while.

[Griffin]

Sounds interesting, please share! Or is it a secret?