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Main Discussion Area => HowTo's and Build-a-longs => Topic started by: yod9 on June 12, 2015, 12:32:41 pm

Title: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
Post by: yod9 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

Title: Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
Post by: PEARL DRUMS 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.

Title: Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
Post by: Pat B 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. 

Title: Re: Finishing and staining a rattan bow
Post by: osage outlaw on June 18, 2015, 12:09:56 am

I've had better luck with dye instead of stain on bows.