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Title: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: Blacktail on March 31, 2011, 09:33:06 pm

i herd one time that a gel pen works great...so,what do you use...AND also do you guys sign on the bare wood or put a few coats of sealer on then sign...then some more coats...thanks john

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: DarkSoul on March 31, 2011, 09:38:13 pm

A search can often answer many questions :) Will this help you out?

http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,23680.0.html
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,21640.0.html
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,9180.0.html

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2011, 09:45:04 pm

John, I use India ink to write on bows. I put a light coat of satin poly on the bare wood or after a few coats of Tru-Oil, write on it and give the ink plenty of time to dry then add Tru-Oil over for the rest of the finish treatment.

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: sailordad on March 31, 2011, 10:00:34 pm

i use the  SHARPIE PAINT PEN
its not a marker,but paint

i put on a couple coats,the write,then a few more coats

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: ricktrojanowski on April 02, 2011, 12:29:59 am

Depends on the finish I'm using when I sign, but I use a Sharpie xtra fine black pen.  It seems to work with all of the finishes I've used.

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: HickoryBill on April 02, 2011, 12:33:26 am

I like to use an extra fine sharpie on the bare wood. Sometimes I'll add the signature during the finish process.

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: Gordon on April 02, 2011, 04:07:55 am

Lately I've been using an industrial sharpie for lettering. I find it works best after applying a couple coats of finish.

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: 4est Trekker on April 03, 2011, 01:43:45 am

I use white or black India ink with a metal nib pen.  You really have to keep it mixed well, but it's a pretty bomb-proof way to sign your bows and is compatible with most finishes.  I even use it often on quivers, sheaths, and misc. projects.  Here's a few examples:

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Custom%20BBO/HPIM4030.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Custom%20BBO/HPIM4033.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Justins%20Custom%20Osage%20Siyahed%20Static%20Recurve/HPIM4460-1.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/HPIM4065.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/HPIM4227.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Arrows%20and%20Quivers/Tomahawk-Sling-1.jpg)

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: 4est Trekker on April 03, 2011, 01:47:23 am

And a few more...the stuff will stick to just about anything!

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Bow%20for%20Ryan%20Means/HPIM4485.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/k100.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Knives%20and%20Metalwork/ChristmasKnives2010.jpg)

(http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae321/isaacscr/Justins%20Custom%20Osage%20Siyahed%20Static%20Recurve/HPIM4454-1.jpg)

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: sadiejane on April 03, 2011, 08:24:34 am

Quote from: sailordad on March 31, 2011, 10:00:34 pm

i use the  SHARPIE PAINT PEN
its not a marker,but paint

i put on a couple coats,the write,then a few more coats

ditto about the sharpie -i use the oil based one. tho i put on bare wood first, let dry well, then coat. works great!

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: sailordad on April 03, 2011, 12:29:50 pm

Quote from: sadiejane on April 03, 2011, 08:24:34 am

Quote from: sailordad on March 31, 2011, 10:00:34 pm

i use the  SHARPIE PAINT PEN
its not a marker,but paint

i put on a couple coats,the write,then a few more coats

ditto about the sharpie -i use the oil based one. tho i put on bare wood first, let dry well, then coat. works great!

and they come in all tip sizes from extra fine to thick  ;)
not to mention every color you can imagine and 2 more  ;D

Title: Re: ABOUT SIGNING BOWS
Post by: crooketarrow on April 03, 2011, 02:56:34 pm

  Fine tip sharpie on bare wood.