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PeteDavis
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Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 09:20:50 pm »
I am finishing my OsageHickbow now-when I get done I'll kill all the old strings and post up my finished pics.
What is a good pen for me to sign my bow and put the info on it?
I'll sign over the TruOil and then lock the ink in with a lot of coats.
What's a good pen? I am envious of the fine lines on the bows I see here.
PD
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Marc St Louis
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Keep it flexible
Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 09:38:43 pm »
Pete
Most pens will run when painted over with varnish or a plastic finish. What I find works well is a water base fine tipped marker. It uses alcohol as a carrier and is not affected by the solvents used in modern varnishes or plastic finishes. Just avoid using shellac over it or touching it until it is coated.
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Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 09:43:27 pm »
Hey Marc what name of pen ,Brand etc. etc.? I got some Pilot silver marker?is that similar?
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Hello everyone.My name is Randy and I am addicted to THWACK!!
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woodstick
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Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 10:10:55 pm »
industrial strenth sharpie, suzann stcharles told me bout them she sign all her arrows with them and thats all i use works great.
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Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 10:15:54 pm »
well the pilot silver and gold markers smear under tung oil,somethin fierce actually.if you mess up jus wipe it with tung and it will wipe right off,LOL
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PeteDavis
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Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 10:45:56 pm »
staples has got 'em
http://www.staples.com/Sharpie-Industrial-Permanent-Markers/product_SS948041
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Lombard
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September 27, 2010, 10:53:15 pm »
Pete, I use India Ink, with good results. Stays put, and doesn't fade as the stuff has solids in it. I found mine in pen form in a craft store. They were available in several tip styles for the express purpose of calligraphy.
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sailordad
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Re: Good Pen For Signing Under Varnish
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September 27, 2010, 11:26:54 pm »
i find sharpies and any other markers run under tung oil
but sharpie makes a "paint pen"
its actual paint and and marker or ink
comes in aboot very color you could want
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