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Offline yod9

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Finishing and staining a rattan bow
« on: June 12, 2015, 12:32:41 pm »
i just purchased an unfinished rattan horsebow.  i am looking to stain it,
what is the best option?
thanks!
Steve
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2015, 01:29:09 pm »
Any stain you chose will stain it just fine. The longer you leave the stain on before wiping git back off the more rich it will be. Keep it simple and use a rattle can of Helmsman to seal it. 2-3 coats is plenty. You don't have to sand between coats. Apply one every 2-3 hours.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2015, 04:05:12 pm »
What Pearlie said.   Rattan is pretty porous so keep that in mind while you are staining it or it will come out real dark. 
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 12:09:56 am »
I've had better luck with dye instead of stain on bows.
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