I'm thinking about staining some bows, and I'm wondering what type of stain I should use with EA-40 and Thunderbird finish.
I don't know for sure... You might want to use something like an alcohol based analine dye?? or transtint? I remember KennyM making a few good looking bows 5 or more years ago with "dyed" maple veneers.
Use an alcohol or water based dye. Do not use anything oil based as you will experience adhesion problems with Smooth-On. If that happens, the finish is the least of your worries.
I would go with alcohol, the water dyes made the lams cupped and wavy, had to press them between boards and leave in the hot box for a few days. Alcohol dries off much quicker.
We had no probs with the water dyes either, just more work and time to straighten em out..
Thanks guys!
Denatured alcohol and Rite works well. And lots of colors to choose from.
QuoteOriginally posted by kennym:
I would go with alcohol, the water dyes made the lams cupped and wavy, had to press them between boards and leave in the hot box for a few days. Alcohol dries off much quicker.
We had no probs with the water dyes either, just more work and time to straighten em out..
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