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| + | ''Dye, used to colour clothing and items with.'' | ||
'''Dye''' is made from various [[item]]s and [[water]] and is used to paint items and [[wall]]s. | '''Dye''' is made from various [[item]]s and [[water]] and is used to paint items and [[wall]]s. | ||
| − | + | == Colors == | |
| − | * '''Black''' - [[Tannin]] and [[iron lump]] | + | * '''Black''' - [[Tannin]] and [[iron lump]] or [[iron scrap]] (difficulty 40, hardest dye to make) |
* <font color=blue>Blue</font> - [[Woad]] | * <font color=blue>Blue</font> - [[Woad]] | ||
* <font color=green>Green</font> - [[Copper lump]] or [[metal scrap|copper scrap]] (minimum .8 kg) | * <font color=green>Green</font> - [[Copper lump]] or [[metal scrap|copper scrap]] (minimum .8 kg) | ||
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* <span style=background-color:grey;color:white>White</span> - [[Zinc lump]] or [[metal scrap|zinc scrap]] | * <span style=background-color:grey;color:white>White</span> - [[Zinc lump]] or [[metal scrap|zinc scrap]] | ||
| − | + | == Tools required == | |
| − | * Any container that can hold [[liquid]] | + | * Any [[container]] that can hold [[liquid]], like [[pottery jar]] or [[small bucket]] |
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| − | + | == Items required == | |
| − | * | + | * Water |
| − | * | + | * Cochineal |
| − | * | + | * Copper lump or copper scrap |
| − | * | + | * Tannin and iron lump or iron scrap |
| − | * | + | * Woad |
| − | * | + | * Zinc lump |
== Method == | == Method == | ||
# Put appropriate item in [[inventory]]. | # Put appropriate item in [[inventory]]. | ||
| − | # Put water in | + | # Put water in container. |
# [[Activate]] item. | # [[Activate]] item. | ||
# Right-click on water in container and select "Create > Miscellaneous > <color> dye" | # Right-click on water in container and select "Create > Miscellaneous > <color> dye" | ||
| − | == Notes == | + | ===Notes=== |
| − | * Resulting | + | * Resulting dye will have three color values: <font color=red>red</font>, <font color=green>green</font>, and <font color=blue>blue</font>. |
* <font color=red>R</font>=255 <font color=green>G</font>=255 <font color=blue>B</font>=255 is pure <span style=background:black;color:white>white</span>. | * <font color=red>R</font>=255 <font color=green>G</font>=255 <font color=blue>B</font>=255 is pure <span style=background:black;color:white>white</span>. | ||
* Dye may be combined and the values will average out (although they will be about 2 points closer to <font color=grey>grey</font> across the board). | * Dye may be combined and the values will average out (although they will be about 2 points closer to <font color=grey>grey</font> across the board). | ||
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* Dye and water cannot be mixed to make a paler dye. | * Dye and water cannot be mixed to make a paler dye. | ||
* The more difficult colors can not be made until after making some of the easier colors. Start with <font color=green>green</font>, or maybe <font color=blue>blue</font>. | * The more difficult colors can not be made until after making some of the easier colors. Start with <font color=green>green</font>, or maybe <font color=blue>blue</font>. | ||
| − | * To get rid of unwanted dye, just right-click and select " | + | * To get rid of unwanted dye, just right-click and select "Pour" (don't worry, it won't leave a stain). |
* When making dye with metal lumps, there is no need to [[heat]] them up first. | * When making dye with metal lumps, there is no need to [[heat]] them up first. | ||
| − | * The [[quality]] of the | + | * The [[quality]] of the cochineal does not affect the success chance when creating <font color=red>red</font> dye. |
* If [[failing]] to make <font color=green>green</font> dye using a copper: | * If [[failing]] to make <font color=green>green</font> dye using a copper: | ||
** A copper scrap of the same mass is created. | ** A copper scrap of the same mass is created. | ||
** The scrap is destroyed. | ** The scrap is destroyed. | ||
| − | + | ==Usage== | |
| − | # Activate | + | # Activate dye. |
| − | # Right-click on item and select " | + | # Right-click on item and select "Paint". |
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| + | Paintable items include: building walls, chests, barrels, buckets, signs, carts, catapults, pottery, lanterns, statues, and ships. | ||
| − | + | The amount of dye used depends on the item being painted: | |
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| − | + | ==Removal== | |
To remove dye from a painted object, use a [[metal brush]] on it. | To remove dye from a painted object, use a [[metal brush]] on it. | ||
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[[Category:Liquids]] | [[Category:Liquids]] | ||
[[Category:Natural substances items]] | [[Category:Natural substances items]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Babel/D]] | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 15 May 2010
Main / Skills / Alchemy / Natural substances / Dye
Dye, used to colour clothing and items with.
Dye is made from various items and water and is used to paint items and walls.
Colors
- Black - Tannin and iron lump or iron scrap (difficulty 40, hardest dye to make)
- Blue - Woad
- Green - Copper lump or copper scrap (minimum .8 kg)
- Red - Cave bug or scorpion cochineal
- White - Zinc lump or zinc scrap
Tools required
- Any container that can hold liquid, like pottery jar or small bucket
Items required
- Water
- Cochineal
- Copper lump or copper scrap
- Tannin and iron lump or iron scrap
- Woad
- Zinc lump
Method
- Put appropriate item in inventory.
- Put water in container.
- Activate item.
- Right-click on water in container and select "Create > Miscellaneous > <color> dye"
Notes
- Resulting dye will have three color values: red, green, and blue.
- R=255 G=255 B=255 is pure white.
- Dye may be combined and the values will average out (although they will be about 2 points closer to grey across the board).
- The higher the quality is, the brighter and less grey the color will be.
- Dye and water cannot be mixed to make a paler dye.
- The more difficult colors can not be made until after making some of the easier colors. Start with green, or maybe blue.
- To get rid of unwanted dye, just right-click and select "Pour" (don't worry, it won't leave a stain).
- When making dye with metal lumps, there is no need to heat them up first.
- The quality of the cochineal does not affect the success chance when creating red dye.
- If failing to make green dye using a copper:
- A copper scrap of the same mass is created.
- The scrap is destroyed.
Usage
- Activate dye.
- Right-click on item and select "Paint".
Paintable items include: building walls, chests, barrels, buckets, signs, carts, catapults, pottery, lanterns, statues, and ships.
The amount of dye used depends on the item being painted:
| Object | Amount |
|---|---|
| Small Cart | 6.05 kg |
| Large Cart | 47.23 kg |
| Small barrel | 0.36 kg |
| Large barrel | 2 kg |
| Bucket | 0.1 kg |
| House wall | 1 kg |
| Large chest | 2.4 kg |
| Statues | 0.8 kg |
| Bed | 5.76 kg |
| Lantern | 0.015 kg |
| Small sign | 0.01 kg |
| Huge tub | 18 kg |
| Rowing Boat | 12.10 kg |
| Small Sailing Boat | 12.10 kg |
| Cog | 819.84 kg |
| Chair | 0.15 kg |
| Lamp | 0.06 kg |
| Spirit castle | 2 kg |
| Small raft | 6.05 kg |
| Shop sign | 0.01 kg |
| Metal torch | 0.02 kg |
Removal
To remove dye from a painted object, use a metal brush on it.
