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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Orangeman89 on February 20, 2013, 08:18:33 pm

Title: Aniline Dye
Post by: Orangeman89 on February 20, 2013, 08:18:33 pm

Hey Guys,

I am about to put a finish on my first osage flat bow and wanted to dye it with aniline dye.  What do you guys/gals use to seal the bow after applying dye?  I was thinking of using true oil and wondered if that would work well.  Thanks for any input. 
Mark

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: twisted hickory on February 20, 2013, 10:16:42 pm

Good question Mark,
I will be watching as I am going to do a steel wool, coffee, vinager dye and I wonder if just a few coats of spar varnish will do the trick. I would guess it would as well as aniline. I haven't used aniline though.
Greg

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: Newindian on February 20, 2013, 10:27:21 pm

I don't think many have experience with it you might well be the first, most people on here kinda like the color of the yeller stuff

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: Will H on February 20, 2013, 11:01:56 pm

I've done it a few times. I've used poly and spar urathane over dye with no problems at all.

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: Badly Bent on February 20, 2013, 11:04:14 pm

I've used feibings leather dye on osage and white woods with tru oil with good results, just make sure the dye has had plenty of time to dry before top coating,

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: blackhawk on February 20, 2013, 11:09:59 pm

Tru oil will work just fine mark...just do like Greg mentions and make sure its good n dry before you start sealing

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: Roy on February 20, 2013, 11:34:10 pm

Tung Oil will work also.

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: osage outlaw on February 20, 2013, 11:46:58 pm

I have used tru-oil over RIT dye with good results.

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: Orangeman89 on February 20, 2013, 11:59:10 pm

thanks for the replies.  I dyed the bow tonight and will wait 2 days before applying the tru oil. 
Mark

Title: Re: Aniline Dye
Post by: lesken2011 on February 21, 2013, 09:29:24 am

Be careful with alcohol based dyes and shellac. It can re-activate the dye and cause runs. Don't ask me how I know! ::)