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Since people seem to like my headset tutorial, figured I'd try another tutorial. Hopefully you guys will like this one too!Related content
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Probably. It'll take quite a few coats though.
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Thanks for this tutorial!
But, um, is it normal for a lot of the ink to come out while you rinse it?
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That does happen occasionally; but if a lot of ink is coming out, it may be because the ink didn't fully dry yet.
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Ah, okay, well I made sure to leave it for over 8 hours, haha.
But it turned out well, the colour shows nicely despite all that came out. c:
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It's weird that it would take so long to dry though, my usually take 2-3 hours at the most. It might be the conditions (climate, temperature, whatnot) or the amount of dye sprayed on it. Either way, I'm glad it turned out! ^^
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Maybe it did dry in 3 hours, I just went to sleep, haha.
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sorry for asking so many quetions, I am major noob, but
If you can't but the fw ink. (I did re-search)
and don't have a Dick Blick's in your state, then what else would you suggest using?
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Some people crack open sharpies and use the ink from them, but that's a somewhat different method. That said, *FireLilyCosplay has a really nice Sharpie Dye tutorial, iirc.
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oh, she does, thank you very much for all the help.
I owe you one! 
(commish me whenever!)
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Oh, I know I sound really stupid, but what Is fw ink? Do you know were to buy it?
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FW Ink is an artist ink. It's usually available at fine arts stores like Dick Blick's.
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what color wig do you think is easiest to dye?
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White is really easy to dye, but the best thing you can do is get as close to the color you want as possible (Slightly on the lighter side if possible) and dye it from there to perfect the color.
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thanks, this will help me alot with my Ichigo Kurosaki wig *goes and faves it*
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by using this method, will the hair become stiff due to the ink?
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No, once you rinse the wig, it softens up again.
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if you rinse it, does it loose it's shape?
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A little bit, yes. So you should style it once it's fully dry.
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all right, and will the color wash out?
It shouldn't if washed cold...
I also heard on cosplay.com that Sometimes the color sometimes ends up blotchy, that a few coats will need to be applied.
Here's were I read it: [link]
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If it's dry when you rinse it, only the excess dye will wash out. Also, they are right. It may end up a bit blotchy, but going over it again (and possibly again) should help that.
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alright,
Yours turned out really good for one attempt.
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i have a question...for the ink..do you use any kind of ink..or a specific one?? like hair, pen and that..^_^'
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The ink I use is FW Ink. It's an artist quality ink.
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Awesome, this helps a bunch! Very clear and easy to understand, thanks for sharin' this!
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No problem! I'm glad it helped ^_^
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Nice tutorial! It's concise and clear. I'll certainly have to pass this on to anyone who wants to learn how to wig dye, since it's so to the point
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Thank you! I hope it helps them!
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Cool tutorial!
Trying to find a how-to on dyeing is hella frustrating for one's first dye job.
If I'm not being too brash might I suggest that you specify to use 70% alcohol for the dye mix.
It would also prolly be helpful to note that 90% alcohol will remove the dye if one makes a mistake.
(Or at least this holds true for the Sharpie Dye Method, so I's presume it applies to the FW too?)
Gotta love tutorials <3
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Though it should be noted that this makes the wig crunchy if not rinsed after wards.
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Ah, you're right. I should have specified. I'll fix that. Thanks! ^^
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