So it’s been a very long break (over a year) since I worked on the guitar. A lot has changed in my world, so it kinda got left behind. However, with a newly redone work space I’m picking it back up. Compared to the space that the first two were built in, it’s a massive step up.
I’ve started with some wood dye experiments – back to trying to get a more purple colour that I like.
Aniline dye, however this time alcohol soluble as it’s meant to get into strong grain better (on maple). The theory is water has a higher surface tension and so doesn’t get into the grain. The down side of alcohol dyes if less working time (they dry quicker) and can fade faster under UV light.
Spirit based dye, purple, premixed liquid. Pretty de-saturated, can’t decided if I really like it or not (on maple). Very easy to use, as no prep is needed.
Spirit based dye, blue, premixed liquid (on maple), this is what I used on the previous build (however I did a black undercoat first).
Various test bits (outer two are on ash) – none of the scraps have been sanded really. Once I find a colour I like, then I’ll prep a few bits for testing out the whole process. The black is to see how the bright purple goes over the top (sanding back the black first).