Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Arrows => Topic started by: zeNBowyer on September 01, 2009, 03:54:52 am
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I am getting into cresting after having built a simple cresting machine, and after looking at the $$$ I see commercial vendors asking for so called cresting paints ($8 per ounce wow) I am wondering what some of you use, is there some special paint you use for your arrows, or does it really matter all that much whether its enamel, acrylic or water based paints, thanx:)
zeN
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Wally World carries acrylic craft paints in many different colors. They should work fine for cresting.
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That's what I use The wife's craft paint. It's good arcrylic paint and the price is right.
Also you can get any colour your looking for.
Thanks Leroy
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I use acryllic. I suggest if you are using it on raw wood, firsr wet the wood to raise the grain and sand before applying the paint.
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I usually gave my cedar shafts a dip in water based poly first then added the crown and cresting then another dip or 2 of poly.
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Another vote for acrylic craft paint. Works good, looks good, spreads smooth, can be thinned with water, cleans up easily with water, and comes in a variety of colors, including some that look very similar to natural pigments. It has also been compatible with all the different finishes that I've tried.