Thanks guys
Julie, Boxmaker..I mixed two of those little cheapie bottles of food coloring with about 1/2 cup of water. No warping.
I just put the water in sealed containers and let them soak just turned them over once in a ehile since the wood floats. couple hours in the water then pick them out with a toothpick and press the water out with paper towel, dry over night.
If anyone wants a few names just let me know and I will email it, if that is ok with Steve?