Haebar Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 Anybody ever try to use Rit Dye (the kind for dyeing clothing) for a plastic color? : If it would work it would be pretty cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 if they are waterbase they wont work... Try candle dyes they work great and they have some great premixed colors Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haebar Posted July 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 Thanks for the tip, Delw. How are they in terms of transparency? Or are they opaque once in the worm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeminoleFan Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 Delw, Whats the candle dye mix ratio.. I understand it only takes a few drops with Worm Coloring.. Is it about the same? Rick SeminoleFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delw Posted July 26, 2003 Report Share Posted July 26, 2003 The dye that I use is very very concentrated, I would say less is used. I get them in blocks so I cut chips out with a razor blade you can hve the see through color if you ad less, you can also add more so you cant see through it at all... I only use a candle dye when I have to(cause I am out of a color) whats nice about them is they are in blocks so there is no mess to spill. The thing I dont like about the candle dyes are they dont mix well when your plastic is very hot(you have to add it to the col plastic first and let it warm up (slowley)to mix) it leaves a little film on the pot and or measuring cup(microwave) when using it... The liquid candle dye works better and mix's a little better when the plastic is hot. To be honest colors are so cheap there is no reason to use other things unless its for emergency's(like when your going fishing and dont have that right color)... Delw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
