What do you guys use to write on your bows that will withstand Thunderbird, or other sealers?
When I was just using polyurethane I used sharpies, metallic ones look really good. I got some Deft the other day though and it made the sharpies run... I may not have let the writing dry long enough though.
I use India ink, works real well.
Acrylic ink is the best thing I have found so far. Get it at Michaels, good stuff.
I use black India ink also. It comes in other colors too. Black Sharpies tend to fade over time.
C.d markers are good too.
thanks guys
Fine tipped craft store paint marker....been playing with India ink and a fountain pen though lately on fly rods so that should look good on a bow.
Those using India ink. What is,the dry time?
I like to give the india ink about 3 hours before I seal over it.
whats the go if writing on black glass. does india ink or any thing else come in white?
Yep, it comes in white. Here is my well used bottle and the pen I use for signing bows.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/penandink.jpg)
Eric, I never would have thought you were that messy with your stuff. :laughing:
Roy, if you think that's bad you would be appalled at the present condition of my shop. I keep saying "I need to clean this mess up" but haven't been motivated to do so yet.
Thanks Eric , your workshop sounds a bit like mine!
I understand about the shop, think I will shovel mine out today:) Then open the windows and door and hit it with the air hose.
What's a shop :dunno:
... Gel pens work great and come in a variety of colors ! check them out !! :thumbsup:
I have tried gel pens, sharpies and paint pens as well as art pens. The problem I have is that the poly causes the ink or paint to run, no matter how much time I give it to dry. The last time, I used a sharpie and sealed it with Tru-Oil before spraying on the poly. Will India ink run when poly is put on over it?
Dave.
I use sharpies and finish my bows with tru-oil. After a couple of coats of tru-oil I'll write on the bow and apply a few mor coats of tru-oil over the the whole shootin' match.
I want to try the india ink, though.
I don't write on my Bows.
I don't want anyone knowing who made that stupid Bow. :laughing:
India ink won't run.
i have used sharpies ( the few times that i have written on bows), and seal with water based poly, and /or rub on minwax