What to use for dyeing speaker cones?

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Well here I go again with another project on my hands. I was wondering what dye could I use on the fostex Fe 126en drivers to change the color to pink? This is for my daughter and her smallish room. She has asked me if I could make the cones pink? I thought about using food coloring or rite fabric dye? Also I have used black ink in past times to dye the cone black. Will this hurt the cones coating or add mass to the cones? Thanks Jm
 
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The dyes in food colourings are generally chosen for their safety rather than colour-fastness. I suggest using cold-water fabric dye. I also suggest using an artist's airbrush to apply it rather than a brush. Mask off the cone and apply several light "mists", allowing to dry between each coat. Otherwise, consider a pink grille cloth. Suitable pink net material is readily available at most fabric shops, it is commonly used for children's ballet costumes.
 
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