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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: ajooter on August 06, 2016, 02:21:14 pm

Title: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: ajooter on August 06, 2016, 02:21:14 pm

I'm lettering my trade bow and having trouble with the ink not sticking well.  I have several coats of lacquer on the bow and it just doesn't want to go down nice and bold....the ink that is.  I'm using the archival ink pens.  I think on bare wood they would be fine but they don't really stick to the finish well.  Do you guys sand the surface where you want to letter the bow a little?

Title: Re: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: simson on August 06, 2016, 03:47:09 pm

Wipe the area where you want to letter on with alcohol. Write on, let dry, and make a final coat over all.

Title: Re: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: FilipT on August 06, 2016, 04:16:57 pm

Or acetone

Title: Re: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: Eric Krewson on August 06, 2016, 05:21:40 pm

I go over where I want to letter wit a scotch bright pad.

Title: Re: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: ajooter on August 06, 2016, 06:27:49 pm

I did a little of all of the above...ty guys...she's all lettered.  I'll be posting a thread with the finished bow soon!

Title: Re: Lettering Bow ?
Post by: crooketarrow on August 07, 2016, 08:18:55 am

 Sign after staining, then seal the bow.
 Then its there forever.

 DON'T USE A SHARPIE,THEY FADE WITH TIME