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Leather Dye Detail Question
I have a rather elementary question. I would like to darken the straight lines I created which separate the textured panels. So far I've dyed this piece with Fiebings Oil Dye and applied a coat of Leather Sheen. I thought that the Leather Sheen would have darkened the lines but it did not. I can live with it as is but would prefer to darken those detail lines.
Any suggestions? Thanks! 20140418_092431 by ghostcreekmine, on Flickr __________________ Stay away from fast women and slow horses |
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... I'm referring to the thin gouged lines
__________________ Stay away from fast women and slow horses |
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Problem solved!
I re-gouged them to open the pores again and applied dye to the channels with a very fine brush. I'll burnish them after the dye cures. __________________ Stay away from fast women and slow horses |
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That would have been my approach. Hard to beat a fine camel hair and a steady hand.
__________________ Carl Rechsteiner, Bladesmith Georgia Custom Knifemakers Guild, Charter Member Knifemakers Guild, voting member Registered Master Artist - GA Council for the Arts C Rex Custom Knives Blade Show Table 6-H |
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I bought a Taklon brush set from Tandy for these pesky grooves..... works well just thought I'd mention Rob __________________ R.Watson B.C. Canada |
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