Color dyeing experiment

KenB259 · Dec 4, 2021

This one was more of an experiment more than anything else. I was curious on whether a stabilized blank could then be dyed. All in all I'm happy with the result. It was stabilized clear, turned to size and then dyed with blue trans tint dye. CA finish. I had intended on doing a custom finial, but this particular kit doesn't allow it, it's one piece. The pen is a Citizen.

KMCloonan · Dec 4, 2021

Looks great Ken. Looks like you got good, even color penetration across the whole blank. Did you soak the blank in the dye, or just apply it topically?

KenB259 · Dec 4, 2021

KMCloonan said:
Looks great Ken. Looks like you got good, even color penetration across the whole blank. Did you soak the blank in the dye, or just apply it topically?

I just wiped it on, no soaking.

sorcerertd · Dec 4, 2021

That came out really nice! Was the gingerbread house another experiment?

TDahl · Dec 5, 2021

Very nice.

KenB259 · Dec 5, 2021

sorcerertd said:
That came out really nice! Was the gingerbread house another experiment?

Gingerbread was my wife's doing. She and a friend had a gingerbread house making day.

TonyL · Dec 5, 2021

Excellent job!

Is this the product: Trans Tint Dye?

jebner · Dec 5, 2021

Beautiful work. Love the color and depth.

KenB259 · Dec 5, 2021

Sure

TonyL said:
Excellent job!

Is this the product: Trans Tint Dye?

Sure is. I can buy it locally and be aware, a little goes a long way.

MRDucks2 · Dec 5, 2021

The color of blue you achieved is wonderful.

TonyL · Dec 5, 2021

KenB259 said:
Sure

Sure is. I can buy it locally and be aware, a little goes a long way.

Thank you. I am going to give it a try.

Color dyeing experiment

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