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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: JonW on December 03, 2016, 07:30:50 pm

Title: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: JonW on December 03, 2016, 07:30:50 pm

Will it take a wood stain or does it need alcohol to stain it?

Title: Re: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: wizardgoat on December 03, 2016, 08:05:13 pm

I've only used leather dyes on OS, it seems to take it well.
Is this a stave I sent ya a while back?

Title: Re: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: JonW on December 03, 2016, 08:18:30 pm

No Ryan unfortunately one didn't make it. One did make a nice short bow though. My buddy Pat gifted me this one.

Title: Re: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: aaron on December 03, 2016, 08:30:23 pm

I have stained it black with a vinegar and iron solution.

Title: Re: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: Weylin on December 03, 2016, 09:26:32 pm

I would use alcohol based leather dye.

Title: Re: Staining Oceanspray?
Post by: DC on December 03, 2016, 09:35:55 pm

Fuming works well on OS but it's a bit of a pain to do. It turns a dark brown.