I dont get the issue here..

You make item, you then add some stats on it of your choosing (out of a specific list of possibilities i assume) then you add any colour you want out of a specific list of possibilities. I doubt 2 is max (considering we have gear now with 3-4+ different colours)


It seems simple and easy to me. And the example it shows seems simple
- Player makes Felt Robe
- Player wacks on some Mind + 6
- Player dyes it red.

Player is happy.