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Question about wood dyes
I was thinking about adding a spot of colour to a few bowls. Now I
prefer a more natural look but these will be heading out to folks that like shiny and sparkly things. I have seen a few dyes for sale at the various on-line shops and had a question. When I carve a bit into a bowl, usually on the bottom and usually just a date and the type of wood, I leave it at that. For one though I did add some black ink, the type used by those who do the lovely Chinese calligraphy. The ink did do a good job but the ink spread about, kinda spread beyond the small carved area even through I applied with a very small brush. Do dyes also spread about? Should they only be applied to a sanded surface and NOT into a carved surface? Thanks -Kevin |
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"Kevin" wrote in message ... I was thinking about adding a spot of colour to a few bowls. Now I prefer a more natural look but these will be heading out to folks that like shiny and sparkly things. I have seen a few dyes for sale at the various on-line shops and had a question. When I carve a bit into a bowl, usually on the bottom and usually just a date and the type of wood, I leave it at that. For one though I did add some black ink, the type used by those who do the lovely Chinese calligraphy. The ink did do a good job but the ink spread about, kinda spread beyond the small carved area even through I applied with a very small brush. Do dyes also spread about? Should they only be applied to a sanded surface and NOT into a carved surface? It's sound like it is soaking into the wood. Applying a coat of shellac to the area first would seal it and prevent the ink from running. |
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On Aug 10, 1:23 pm, Kevin wrote:
I was thinking about adding a spot of colour to a few bowls. Now I prefer a more natural look but these will be heading out to folks that like shiny and sparkly things. I have seen a few dyes for sale at the various on-line shops and had a question. When I carve a bit into a bowl, usually on the bottom and usually just a date and the type of wood, I leave it at that. For one though I did add some black ink, the type used by those who do the lovely Chinese calligraphy. The ink did do a good job but the ink spread about, kinda spread beyond the small carved area even through I applied with a very small brush. Do dyes also spread about? Should they only be applied to a sanded surface and NOT into a carved surface? Thanks -Kevin Hello Kevin, I seldom add color to any of my work, but I have used Sharpie pens to add small amounts of color from time to time; however, don't spray something like Deft lacquer over the ink because it sometimes dissolves and spreads the ink. Fred Holder http://www.morewoodturning.net |
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"Kevin" wrote in message ... I was thinking about adding a spot of colour to a few bowls. Now I prefer a more natural look but these will be heading out to folks that like shiny and sparkly things. I have seen a few dyes for sale at the various on-line shops and had a question. When I carve a bit into a bowl, usually on the bottom and usually just a date and the type of wood, I leave it at that. For one though I did add some black ink, the type used by those who do the lovely Chinese calligraphy. The ink did do a good job but the ink spread about, kinda spread beyond the small carved area even through I applied with a very small brush. Do dyes also spread about? Should they only be applied to a sanded surface and NOT into a carved surface? Thanks -Kevin dyes will flow into the wood, only things that are very very fast drying will not - or things that are very viscous. I use Ritz for color |
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On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:23:52 -0500, Kevin wrote
(in message ): I was thinking about adding a spot of colour to a few bowls. Now I prefer a more natural look but these will be heading out to folks that like shiny and sparkly things. I have seen a few dyes for sale at the various on-line shops and had a question. When I carve a bit into a bowl, usually on the bottom and usually just a date and the type of wood, I leave it at that. For one though I did add some black ink, the type used by those who do the lovely Chinese calligraphy. The ink did do a good job but the ink spread about, kinda spread beyond the small carved area even through I applied with a very small brush. Do dyes also spread about? Should they only be applied to a sanded surface and NOT into a carved surface? Thanks -Kevin Any time you are applying a thin liquid to unprotected wood you are dealing with capillary action. The liquid will "wick" into the fibers. As mentioned in earlier responses, a thin coat of shellac - or other clear finish will seal the fibers... but penetrating the fibers is how dyes work, generally. Another response suggests a woodburning pen, to create boundaries. I think this is a pretty good solution, but some may not want a dark line between colors. This may be the best practical solution though for containing the colors. In the end, you will have to do some experimenting, to find what works for you. It may be a combination of woodburning pen to create boundaries, and then use of either dyes, stains, or colored finishes like lacquer or varnish to color your work. tom koehler -- I will find a way or make one. |
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Thanks for all the insightful and thoughtful comments and suggestions.
-Kevin |
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