MagnusWyvern Report post Posted February 5, 2010 (edited) This may just end up being that I already do it right, but I have experimented with some multi-colored dying and it's never quite right. For example, black background, red cross. (This is all with dyes, no paints) I dye right up to the edge of the cross, but then I need to air brush right against it or use a paintbrush. I find when I do this, the dye just doesn't saturate enough in the parts I airbrush or paint and I try and get it heavier but it's like it doesn't even want to soak in. Any magical tips that I should know about? I guess it's that I can't seem to get enough dye close to the edge without endangering the part that's supposed to be red, if I load up the dye it could flow over and it's ruined. Richard Edited February 5, 2010 by MagnusWyvern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yona Report post Posted February 12, 2010 Richard, I don't see a problem.....think about it....black will cover red . I do the red and then use a black sharpie to highlight the bevel and a large black magicmarker for about 1/4" around the design. You have to let it dry to see the degree of saturation....I really lay it on ..3 or more applications the first time. I don't keep the sharpie up against the bevel, if it is not moving. I make 2 light passes and then use the large one, giving the egde of the bevel time to dry.The sharpie dye seems to act as a sealer of sorts. (Don't know for sure) I coat the design with a coat of neetsheen, and paint the edges with a brush...then you can do all of the black..As black can be splotchy, I let it dry for about an hour and then go over it again...just make sure the design is the color you want before you seal. I have used MagicMarkers since the 70's as when I was deployed overseas in the army, supplies were whatever you can find,even chemicals and vegtables are a good source of color..beets make the most beautiful red......This is just a self-taught method and you need to experiment to get it right...hope it helped!!!! A Harley seat all colors except black field, done with Sharpie's and MagicMarkers....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curious Cat Report post Posted March 8, 2010 Very interesting, I would never have considered sharpies and markers. They give a very good effect! What finish do you use? cj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
