McBryde
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I have seen how some people are turning wood that is colored. How are they coloring the wood? I don't mean regularly colored wood, but things like orange pecan wood, or something like that.
Thanks,
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Thanks,
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Say i was to use a blue food coloring, how blue would this get a light colored wood? Would you still be able to see the spalting in it, or the grain, or would it just be a blue pen?
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I use Aniline Dyes. It is made for wood, and a little goes a long long way. Carl
Very nice looking pens guys!
The first pic is known as a Baron in Canada, the 2 together are Sedonas. They may have other names for them in the US.What kit is that Mackc?
Further to my mixing and application process: the aniline dyes from LV can be dissolved in as little water as possible and then add the alcohol. (Isopropyl 99% pure) Stay away from that killer Methyl Hydrate!!
A mixture of less than 1 tsp. total will dye a lot of pens. I apply the dye with a small artists brush, painting it on till the colour doesn't change any further. I let it dry overnight, maybe sanding off lightly, and then I paint the blank again. The alcohol flashes off quite quickly, but I like to let the dyes set for a day or so.
The Wood Essence dyes are liquid. I mix them in Isopropyl as well and apply in the same fashion. A really good deal from WoodEssence is this one https://www.woodessence.com/ColorFX-Dye-Trial-12-Color-Kits-P51.aspx 12 colours for less than $50.00