| How I Dye Pens.
Written by Joe Agrella
www.joespens.com
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This is the method I use to dye pen blanks.
I am sure its not the best way but the easiest for me. As
I go along I will probably refine many of the processes
I am using now.
This certainly is not the only way to do it.
Please remember to use safety at all times. |
First we need to start with a nice
blank. This one is aspen. I also use box elder.
I think box elder takes the dye better.
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This is the brand of dye I use. Found
on the internet. It works satisfactory. There are others
that work equally well. Find one you are comfortable with.
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This I turn the blank down to the size
I want and then do all the sanding down to 400 grit.
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Then I get a small piece of
shop towel and I will dip it into the dye. In this
example I am going to use Emerald Green Dye.
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| After the dye dries what you have to
do next is seal it in. I have tried different methods but
have settled on using sanding sealer. I apply it with a
paper towel using a generous amount. Let it dry. Then sand
it lightly with 400 grit sand paper. I have found that it
finishes better with this light sanding. Then I buff it
out on my buffing wheel with white polish. Then I apply
my finish which is CA. Then once again I lightly buff it
out on the buffing wheel. |
This is the finished pen ready
to go. If you have any questions or suggestions
please feel free to
contact me.
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