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Dye Tutorial

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→‎Dyeing Companions or Items: added how to recolor an item

Dyes are items used to recolor portions of a Mothcat/Subspecies, Item, or Companion. Both MYO and Official Mothcats can be dyed.{{Arpg}}

==RulesDyes are items used to recolor portions of a Mothcat/Guidelines=Subspecies, Item, or Companion. {| class="wikitable floatright"|-| [[File:Black Dye Bottle.png|frameless]] || A generic bottle of black dye.|-| [[File:Empty Dye Bottle.png|frameless]] || A bottle of dye after it has been used.|-|[[File:Black Egg Dye.png|frameless|70x70px]]* Only Mothcats members may utilize the |An egg dye bottle, used to dye items or companions feature. (All members automatically agree |-|[[File:Essence of Rainbow.png]]|Essence of Rainbow can be used to our make gradients.|-|[http[File://favEssence of Gold.png]]|Essence of Gold can be used for metallic gold markings.|-| [[File:Old Black Dye Bottle.me/d9cs2az Species Terms and Conditionspng|frameless]])|| Old dye bottles only have 25% maximum coverage.|-|[[File:Eye Primer.png|frameless]]|Eye Primer can be combined with normal dyes to change eye colors|}==Types of Dyes== === Generic Dyes ===* Members Generic dyes can be used on Mothcats, subspecies, companions, and other items. Each color corresponds to the range of shades and hues associated with the color. These dyes are all basic "flat" colors seen on the color wheel and do not require a Mothcat include special effects. === Egg Dyes ===Egg dyes are smaller, cheaper dyes that can only be used for companions and items. Otherwise they work exactly like generic dyes. === Special Dyes ===Special dyes add effects to participate in any events the character or questsitem being dyed.* Any members hoping to gain a companion must have a Mothcat Bank[[Applied Traits]], such as glittering and metallic effects, are achieved by using special dyes, named '''essences''' for distinction.

==Purchasing Dyes==

* Dyes and Essences can be purchased from Ayana's Beauty Salon with Flower Tokensor crafted/mixed via quest.* Egg Dyes can be purchased from Farina's Craft store with Flower Tokens or crafted/mixed via quest.* Silver, Gold, and Glitter dyes Essences are available to purchase in limited amounts. They are exclusive to members Rank A and above membersor higher only.

::* Rank A members may purchase any special dye once per month, total.

::* Rank S members may purchase up to three special dyes per month, total.

* If you want a darker or lighter shade of a color than the dye is you may be required to purchase additional black and/or white dyes to get your specific desired color.

==Self-Service Character Dyeing (Mothcats/Subspecies)==* Users must update [http://mothchive.deviantart.com/ Mothchive] with updated images for All information on recoloring Mothcats and or subspecies' once is now on the process has been approved.[[Salon Guide]]! * Dyes can be used to dye any existing markings and/== Dyeing Companions or parts of a Mothcat, but '''cannot be used to create new markings'''. Dyes cannot be used in gradients.Items=={{See also|Adding Custom Items}} * The amount of dyes needed are as follows: '''5 dyes for main body color, 3 dyes for manes or wings, and 1 dye for any misc. markings'''. Eyes cannot Items can be recolored with dyes!* at the [http://comments.deviantartfav.comme/1dbivo0h General Crafting Quest] or the [http:/661447304/4322146708 Click here to utilize this servicefav.me/dbivotk Fashion Design Quest], depending on the type of item. If the item is only being recolored, no background is needed on the quest entry.

==Self-Service Dyeing (CompanionsCompanion dyeing is currently ''not'' available, but will be at the [http:/Items)==/fav.me/dbijygi Companion Shop] when active.* All dyes provide 100% coverage of any item/companion** You can use both regular and egg dyes for this, though egg dyes are recommended.

* It the user's responsibility to provide a '''70x70''' thumbnail of desired recolored items and companions. Bases are provided for some items, but not all.

* Companions must be dyed "natural" colors. (For example, you cannot dye a hamster to be pink, whereas black or white would be acceptable).

** Rank S+ A or higher members may request "unnatural" colors, but it must be approved.* Any recolored items or companions will be [http://fav.me/daxufx1 [Adding Custom Items|added]] to the [http://sta.sh/2tkw3lq69ab [Item Database (Mothcats)|Item Database]].  ==Resources==* [http[Dye]]* [[Dye Mixing Tutorial]]* [[Mothcat Redesigns]]* [[Salon Guide]] {{Mothcat Market Guide Navbox}}[[Category:Mothcat Market]][[Category://comments.deviantart.com/1/661447304/4322146708 Click here to utilize this service.Mothcat Market Guides]]

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