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Title: what kind of ink
Post by: rockkiller on March 24, 2013, 09:37:00 AM
I'm looking for a white ink or marker that wont run when a poly finish is applied.I know there are posts covering this subject,and after 2 hours of looking I'm wimping out and and asking for help.   :help:
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: Trux Turning on March 24, 2013, 09:47:00 AM
I use India ink
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: jess stuart on March 24, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
I have had great luck with white acrylic ink get it at Michaels.
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 24, 2013, 11:35:00 AM
A well worn bottle of white acrylic calligraphy ink from Hobby Lobby.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v181/ekrewson/bow%20making/penandink.jpg)
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: east_tx_pineknot on March 24, 2013, 12:13:00 PM
For Gold or Silver, I use Sharpie Extra Fine Point Paint pens:

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/976765/Sharpie-Paint-Markers-Extra-Fine-Point/

For Black, I use a Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen in super fine point.  They have India Ink in them.

http://www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Artists-carded-extra-superfine/dp/B0027AEDHM
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: jsweka on March 24, 2013, 05:37:00 PM
I just bought what Eric posted and used it on the bow I built for Kenny in the swap.  Not that I haven't seen much much better, but its the best lettering I've been able to do yet.
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: rockkiller on March 24, 2013, 08:58:00 PM
Thanks for the help.Its about 70 miles to the nearest box type store, but it turns out my wife says we need groceries ,and I'm not one to disagree with my wife ,so this coming weekend off to Idaho Falls we go and I will try to find some acrylic ink.

Thanks again
Al
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: Bobmeister on March 25, 2013, 03:50:00 PM
Rockkiller, when you go to town
Michael's has the acrylic ink, it's across the street from Grand Teton mall on 17th street. they have the pens also.
Title: Re: what kind of ink
Post by: rockkiller on March 25, 2013, 06:47:00 PM
Bobmeister...thanks for info