Chem Milling What's your favorite fill for engraving?

[ramaroodle]

I was going to try a poll but thought it might be limiting. Assuming you've done a fine job on the blank and have laser engraved (or CNC'd) a name or image onto it. What do you fill it with if you want it to be a certain color including gold or silver? Lots of new stuff on the market in the last few years. Maybe I've missed something. Doesn't have to be overly fancy or difficult. If someone wanted their name in red or gold, what would you fill it with? For instance, if I do it right I get the brightest gold engrave using 10K gold powder.

 

[JohnU]

I've used mica and acrylic craft paint with good results. I built a finish over the mica but the craft paint I just let dry in the engraved grooves.

 

[wolf creek knives]

I use crushed Cultured Opal on some of my work. Easy to work with and always a great finish.

 

[thewishman]

Acrylic artists paint.