Hi Mudder
Thanks everyone.
I bought only one stabilized cob blank. I found the dye penetration pretty poor as well. Since then I just dye dried cobs from local farmers. I can get a box of dried cob for the cost of a single stabilized one.
The dye job is the result of a little experimentation. I do a several of the cobs at a time. I put two of the cobs in a snack sized ziplock bag and soak them in dye adding enough so that there is a couple of ounces in the bottom of the bag. I them seal up the bag and let it set until I am ready to use it (Usually a couple of days). I then soak the cobs in CA glue. After I get it turned down close the final shape I give it another wash of dye.
I have been thinking of trying dying them in my casting pot to see if I can get any better penetration.