Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: PeteDavis on September 27, 2010, 09:20:50 pm
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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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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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Hey Marc what name of pen ,Brand etc. etc.? I got some Pilot silver marker?is that similar?
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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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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 :D
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staples has got 'em
http://www.staples.com/Sharpie-Industrial-Permanent-Markers/product_SS948041
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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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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