Dyed Zebrawood!

[ChrisN]

I got an order for a magnum bolt action pen, and the customer wondered if it was possible to dye zebrawood red because he wanted a red & black pen. I tried food coloring, and here are the results...

Gunmetal Bolt Action with Red Dyed Zebrawood

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow nice finish on that pen. It is a little chubby though. Love the color.

 

[JohnGreco]

WOW! I've got a ton of Zebrawood here and would have never guessed that was the same thing. Nicely done!

 

[turncrazy43]

Chris, what was your process for using the food dye and how much?

 

[stonepecker]

What a wonderful looking pen. I am not fond of the 'bullet' pens. But that wood just stands out a mile.
Great work.

 

[ChrisN]

Thanks for all your comments, guys!

Chris, what was your process for using the food dye and how much?

I tried rubbing the food coloring on with a paper towel, but I ended up leaving the turned blank in a mixture of food coloring and water overnight because it wasn't getting very dark. I don't think it made much of a difference in color, though. I don't think zebrawood is a very good wood to dye, either. It's almost too dense.

 

[Sataro]

Nice work on the dye job. It sure changed the appearance of that zebra wood. Made a very nice looking pen.

 

[Donovan]

Nice pen

Donovan

 

[Fishinbo]

Like the red and black combo. Your technique is effective, makes the zebrawood looks more beautiful. Great finish and fit too! Well done.