Is Finish needed over engraving & Colorfill

[randyrls]

I am about to bestow two pens on the preachers at our church.

I had them engraved and then I color filled them.

Is an "over" finish needed?

Thanks for any information you can supply....

I didn't want to hijack the other thread about almost the same question.

 

[Constant Laubscher]

I always finish after color fill & engraving. I use Ca as finish.

 

[ed4copies]

If its a wood pen, I agree with Constant.

If it is resin, it's debatable. I believe CA is likely to chip off some resins.

 

[Great Googly Moogly]

what do you use to color fill? this question has come up with me a couple of times and I have not been able to find anything

 

[ed4copies]

On wood, acrylic paint works well. What do you want to fill and how wide and deep is the engraving?

 

[Dalecamino]

I have been finishing my pens as normal , then I take them to the engraver . If they require any filling , I use Rub-n-Buff from the Arts & Crafts stores . They have an assortment of colors . You need to have a smooth surface , as this stuff will fill every scratch . DAMHIKT :redface:

 

[ed4copies]

GEEEZZEE, Dale

I have been finishing my pens as normal , then I take them to the engraver . If they require any filling , I use Rub-n-Buff from the Arts & Crafts stores . They have an assortment of colors . You need to have a smooth surface , as this stuff will fill every scratch . DAMHIKT :redface:

Hey Dale,

Why DIDN"T you POST that handy-dandy tip at the time!!!

HOW TO FIND YOUR SCRATCHES, section!!!

 

[randyrls]

what do you use to color fill? this question has come up with me a couple of times and I have not been able to find anything

I asked Ken Nelson of Kallenshaan Woods and he recommended Golden (brand name) acrylic paints. Art stores carry it and some Michael's Craft stores do too.

 

[thewishman]

I use heavy body acrylic paints and no finish over the top (since paint is a finish).

 

[Sylvanite]

I think it's a matter of personal preference. Color-fill typically leaves a below-flush surface. This accentuates the "engraved" look. If you like that, then fine. If you prefer a smooth surface, then a built-up finish (such as CA) yields a flush marking.

One advantage of the smooth surface is that it will not collect dirt over time.

Regards,
Eric

 

[Rifleman1776]

If you are talking about laser engraving, I have never put anything over the engraving. Looks fine.

 

[Dalecamino]

Hey Dale,

Why DIDN"T you POST that handy-dandy tip at the time!!!

HOW TO FIND YOUR SCRATCHES, section!!!

Cuz , I knew you would see it !!! :redface:

 

[RussFairfield]

A finish may be needed to level out the wear patterns of the different materials. If keeping a uniform gloss is important, then the pen should be given an overcoat. Forget about it if the filler having a different gloss from the pen doesn't matter.