Dyeing Micarta - Techniques and Suggestions?

[GSO1962]

I've made the plunge and have a few Beckers on the way along with some micarta scales. I saw one set done by Enluzenment where he used red RIT dye, although the photo made it look brown. It was really nice looking. I wanted to get some suggestions on colors and techniques, and also wondering if I shouldn't just leave it natural (green, I believe) and let it develop it's own patina. All thoughts are welcome.

Thanks,

Greg

 

[zcd]

You can go darker with rit, but not lighter. You can make any color that you could make by mixing paints of the same color (the green of your scales + whatever you like). So obviously black is the easiest. Boiling with a bit a vinegar added has worked for me in the past

 

[Jonny1280]

I boiled mine in black RIT dye. They didn't get black...just dark brown. I liked them better stock. Oh well...
I think I only boiled them for 30-45 minutes. Maybe they needed longer.
I saved all the dye and poured it back into the bottle.
If I give it another go I will post here and share the results.