Contributing Member fredk Posted February 11, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted February 11, 2018 Thinning the dye can help get lighter tones, building up to darker by more coats. It won't give you more time tho Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members MorningStarL Posted February 20, 2018 Members Report Posted February 20, 2018 Fredk, oil-based or spirit dye? On 2/11/2018 at 11:35 AM, fredk said: Thinning the dye can help get lighter tones, building up to darker by more coats. It won't give you more time tho Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 20, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted February 20, 2018 Regular Fiebing alcohol based dye Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members MorningStarL Posted February 20, 2018 Members Report Posted February 20, 2018 Thank you! My partner has an order for 7 knives, and I don't have enough black dye for that. Thanks for the help -- the forums make my work better, and I appreciate it. Quote
DarkGoku Posted August 9, 2018 Report Posted August 9, 2018 @Fredk this may be a dumb question, but I'm having a problem finding a sponge that doesn't spread out and become loose, or harden when I use Fiebing's pro dyes. I tried different types like the yellow non-scratch(harden), all of the different Tandy's sponges either harden or spread out too soft its hard to control. Please tell me there is a sponge that holds its shape and allows structural integrity! Quote Proverbs 90:17 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. NKJ Singer 15/31, Cobra 4, Tacsew T111, and Walmart $80 Singer thingy
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 9, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted August 9, 2018 42 minutes ago, DarkGoku said: @Fredk this may be a dumb question, but I'm having a problem finding a sponge that doesn't spread out and become loose, or harden when I use Fiebing's pro dyes. I tried different types like the yellow non-scratch(harden), all of the different Tandy's sponges either harden or spread out too soft its hard to control. Please tell me there is a sponge that holds its shape and allows structural integrity! I use the regular washing-up sponges available in multi-packs in normal supermarkets. I suppose Walmart would be to you what ASDA or Tesco is to us in the UK; cheap shopping prices. Sometimes I rip the green pot scrubber part off but mostly I just leave it on. Usually the sponge stays flexible even when the dye has dried on it. I tend to use a new sponge every dye session as they are so cheap. The sponges are about 3 inches x 2 inches x 3/4 inch; just the right size Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Ed in Tx Posted August 9, 2018 Members Report Posted August 9, 2018 1 hour ago, DarkGoku said: @Fredk this may be a dumb question, but I'm having a problem finding a sponge that doesn't spread out and become loose, or harden when I use Fiebing's pro dyes. I tried different types like the yellow non-scratch(harden), all of the different Tandy's sponges either harden or spread out too soft its hard to control. Please tell me there is a sponge that holds its shape and allows structural integrity! I found that the best sponge to use are the ones that they sell at the home improvement stores for tile grout finishing. You can cut them into whatever size pieces you want. They have worked well for me and you can store them in a baggie or whatever container you wish until you need it again. Obviously you can't use the same piece for a different color though. To me they are the perfect density and don't flake like some of the dishwashing sponges do. Quote
DarkGoku Posted August 9, 2018 Report Posted August 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, fredk said: I use the regular washing-up sponges available in multi-packs in normal supermarkets. I suppose Walmart would be to you what ASDA or Tesco is to us in the UK; cheap shopping prices. Sometimes I rip the green pot scrubber part off but mostly I just leave it on. Usually the sponge stays flexible even when the dye has dried on it. I tend to use a new sponge every dye session as they are so cheap. The sponges are about 3 inches x 2 inches x 3/4 inch; just the right size I'll see what I can find, and ill get back to you. I know that a lot of the ones I've used harden halfway through dying a holster which makes really bad streaks and scratches. Quote Proverbs 90:17 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. NKJ Singer 15/31, Cobra 4, Tacsew T111, and Walmart $80 Singer thingy
DarkGoku Posted August 9, 2018 Report Posted August 9, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ed in Tx said: I found that the best sponge to use are the ones that they sell at the home improvement stores for tile grout finishing. You can cut them into whatever size pieces you want. They have worked well for me and you can store them in a baggie or whatever container you wish until you need it again. Obviously you can't use the same piece for a different color though. To me they are the perfect density and don't flake like some of the dishwashing sponges do. I'll check that out, I didn't think to look at Home Depot or Lowe's. I need to make a trip there today anyway:) Looks like I have some testing to do this week end. ill post the results and pics of what I find:) Quote Proverbs 90:17 17 And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us, And establish the work of our hands for us; Yes, establish the work of our hands. NKJ Singer 15/31, Cobra 4, Tacsew T111, and Walmart $80 Singer thingy
Contributing Member fredk Posted August 9, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted August 9, 2018 Reading thru this and what Ed has added; we have very different sponge qualities between us. None of the various other sponges I've used has every broken up, flaked or gone hard with dye. I've been using the washing-up ones for several years now as they are handiest to get Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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