Main Discussion Area > Bows
How would you do a blended multi-tone finish like this?
boxerboxer:
The bow pictured was built by a guy that goes by November South but I think maybe he's on here as Will H, so maybe he'll answer, but generally I'm just wondering how one does this kind of blended look, and what sort of dyes work well for this sort of thing. I've only built a few bows and have left them natural, or in one case, rubbed the whole thing down with charcoal before applying oil.
bradsmith2010:
I wipe on leather dye,,you can steel wool off and start again if you not happy,,, maybe practice on a test piece first
Weylin:
Yeah, Like Brad said. I use Fiebing's leather dyes. They are great for blending and fading. Takes a little practice to get it right but you can make some cool effects.
Aksel:
Iīve used high quality artistīs oil paint. Mix with oil and/or turpentine to dilute then rub it in. Itīs also easy to blend colors this way. Then put a nice shellac varnish over!
boxerboxer:
Thanks guys, appreciate the info!
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
Go to full version