mud Report post Posted September 26, 2014 Hi all...this is a teaser of the design for my bobber seat pan. Still have a lot of tooling to do. Also have a question of combining two color dyes. How can I measure and determine ratio. Easiest way to measure it out. Trying to combine Fiebing's Light Tan and Orange. Also can I use neatsfoot oil prior to using the dye. Any help is greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billybopp Report post Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) When I'm mixing dyes for a particular color, I use some plastic disposable eyedroppers that I bought at a hobby shop. I use a different one for each color of dye so that I don't cross contaminate the dye in the bottle...Even one for the dye reducer. I then use a small ceramic bowl or paint flower to mix them in. Just count the number of drops to get the ratio you need. The droppers are good for a couple dozen uses before the plastic is done in. But they're cheap and do the job! You might also see them labelled as "transfer pipettes". Can't wait to see your finished piece!! Hope that helps Bill Edited September 26, 2014 by billybopp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mud Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Thank you billybopp...I ran out to a couple craft stores in the area before I found the droppers. Will be putting your mixology to the test at some point during the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstar61 Report post Posted September 27, 2014 Love the artwork. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted September 27, 2014 That will be awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuaneS Report post Posted September 27, 2014 When I'm mixing dyes for a particular color, I use some plastic disposable eyedroppers that I bought at a hobby shop. I use a different one for each color of dye so that I don't cross contaminate the dye in the bottle...Even one for the dye reducer. I then use a small ceramic bowl or paint flower to mix them in. Just count the number of drops to get the ratio you need. The droppers are good for a couple dozen uses before the plastic is done in. But they're cheap and do the job! You might also see them labelled as "transfer pipettes". Can't wait to see your finished piece!! Hope that helps Bill graduated syringes also work perfectly for this - and are amazingly cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Bill46 Report post Posted September 28, 2014 I too, will need to remember these bits of info, Thanx Billy, Duane ! I really really like this facial embellished design, It will do your chopper well ! Please ! Please ! post completed pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mud Report post Posted September 28, 2014 Here is finished embossing + framework of what seat pan will look like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msdeluca Report post Posted September 29, 2014 Seems a shame to... uh... sit on her. Beautiful design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
