Author Topic: Decorative paint or sealer first? (Read 1836 times)

eastcreekarchery · « **on:** November 01, 2020, 01:10:44 pm »

Should I paint my decorations then seal the bow or vv?

George Tsoukalas · « **Reply #1 on:** November 01, 2020, 01:15:24 pm »

What I've done is put on a urethane, paint, then finish sealing. Jawge

bradsmith2010 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 01, 2020, 01:20:02 pm »

what Jawge said

Pat B · « **Reply #3 on:** November 01, 2020, 02:21:56 pm »

Same here, or else the paint can bleed and you won't have clear lines.

bradsmith2010 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 01, 2020, 02:27:50 pm »

eastcreekarchery · « **Reply #5 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:37:41 pm »

The urethane prevents the paint from bleeding into the wood?

Pat B · « **Reply #6 on:** November 01, 2020, 05:54:10 pm »

Yes. Shellac will work too.

bassman · « **Reply #7 on:** November 02, 2020, 10:03:15 am »

Shellac ,then acrylic ,then shellac, then poly.

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