Knowing that I wouldn't need much for my current doll, I used ecru, gold, chestnut and russet dyes to achieve the colors I was looking for. All of the locks started with ecru. From there, I added the colors to my taste and needs....Much to my amazement, it work. I got what I wanted!
I will post pictures of the doll when I am done, which should be very soon! :0)
Now onto another hair brain idea I am contemplating...spinning paper into yarn. Not going to put anything more out here right now...I will just let you mind wonder on that.