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

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| [[File:Empty Dye Bottle.png|frameless]] || A bottle of dye after it has been used.

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|[[File:Black Egg Dye.png|frameless|70x70px]]

|An egg dye bottle, used to dye items or companions.

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|[[File:Essence of Rainbow.png]]

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| [[File:Old Black Dye Bottle.png|frameless]] || Old dye bottles only have 25% maximum coverage.

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|[[File:Eye Primer.png|frameless]]

|Eye Primer can be combined with normal dyes to change eye colors

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==Types of Dyes==

=== Generic Dyes ===

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 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 the character or item being dyed. [[Applied Traits]], such as glittering and metallic effects, are achieved by using special dyes, named '''essences''' for distinction.

 

== Dye Coverage ==

Dyes have different coverage, depending on what is being dyed. The maximum coverage is how much of the body can be coated with one bottle of dye. Multiple bottles of dyes are required for full body coverage for Mothcats. Old art style dye bottles (small, reverse tear-shaped) are retired items but may still be used for dyeing at half the coverage of a new bottle.

{| class="wikitable"

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!Mothcats

!Subspecies

!Companions

!Items

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!Generic Dyes

|50%

|100%

|100%

|100%

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!Special Dyes

|50%

|100%

|100%

|100%

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!Old Dyes (All)

|25%

|50%

|50%

|100%

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For example, only one (1) bottle of dye is needed to completely dye an item a certain color. Two bottles of a specific color are required to completely recolor a Mothcat to that color.

 

'''Please note that these values are for solid dyeing only. See below for exceptions and techniques.'''

 

==Methods and Techniques==

 

=== Pre-Existing Markings ===

All pre-existing markings can be recolored with dyes without needing extra items. Markings can be "hidden" by coloring them with the same color as the surrounding fur.

 

=== New Markings ===

New markings can be added to Mothcats using [[Dye|Marking Primer]], in addition to any required dyes for colors.

 

=== Gradients ===

Regular dyes only offer "flat" and "solid" recolors. To add gradients, an [[Dye|Essence of Rainbow]] must be used.

 

=== Eyes ===

Eyes cannot be dyed with regular dyes. (Items to recolor eyes are soon to be released.)

 

=== Items ===

All items can be recolored freely as long as the right dyes are being used.

==Purchasing Dyes==

* Dyes and Essences can be purchased from Ayana's Beauty Salon with Flower Tokens or crafted /mixed via quest.* Silver, Gold, and Glitter dyes Egg Dyes can be purchased from Farina's Craft store with Flower Tokens or crafted/mixed via quest.* 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 the process has been approved (additional changes will not be accepted until the masterlist is up-to-date with now on the most current design).[[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}} * Eyes cannot Items can be recolored with dyes!* at the [http://commentsfav.deviantart.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{{See also|Adding Custom Items}}** 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 [[Item Database (Mothcats)|Item Database]]. * [http://comments.deviantart.com/1/661447304/4322146708 Click here to utilize this service.]

==Resources==

* [[Dye]]

* [[Dye Mixing Tutorial]]

* [[Mothcat Redesigns]]

* [[Salon Guide]]

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[[Category:Mothcat Market]]

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