Jigged bone dye help.

[CUTS LIKE A KRIS]

I received 4 sets of dyed bone scales and noticed that they are bleeding dye very badly (2 are red so it does look like blood). I talked to the supplier and they told me to wash them in dish soap and it will get rid of the problem. I soaled them in soap for a couple of hours and then washed them, rinsing each one 3 times, yet the dye is still coming off. Should I just repeat the soap process a few more times or are there any other techniques to use. I don't want to put them on a blade and have the users hand get a one color tattoo. FWIW the red looks brown on the scales and one almost looks black so I am not the happiest with them either- any suggestions for getting the color to show through better or will continuous washing help.

Thanks in advance!

 

[TekSec]

At the risk of public embarrassment, would wiping them down with an acetone wash work?

 

[G L Drew]

I spray them with carb and choke cleaner (Wal Mart for about $1.50 per can). It also works well for removing unset epoxi from the blade and handle.