Here I will show you my process for using amber dye and truoil on a veneered top alder telecaster body. I use ColorFX products and Birchwood Casey's Truoil.
For alder, I usually do a couple wood sealer coats then I will do a couple of clearcoats to lock it in. Then I'll mix up some toned lacquer and then spray. Thats usually how I do my bursts
I use the truoil primarily to bring out the figure of the wood. It also keeps from reactivating the waterbased dye as well. Once I'm happy with thectruoil I'll let it cure then wipe with denatured alcohol prior to cleartopcoats so I get good adhesion.
I typically dont dye alder directly to raw wood, it can get blotchy for sure, I usually tone lacquer to get the hue I want. Hitting it with a wood sealer can help.
Hi from Miami, FL. Your videos are great and your work is beautiful. I am trying to transcribe your videos into Spanish for my father who builds as well. How much time between Ultraseal and first application of Color dye? Thanks again
If I am using truoil I will do it on bare wood so it can do the most grain enhancement, filling first will take away from that. If using a dye I dye first,let dry, then apply truoil, it will grain fill and I believe Birchwood Casey also carries a filler if I"m not mistaken.
Its best used on raw wood where the oil can penetrate into the fibres and enhance the figure and color creating depth and color. You won't get the same results on a solid color.
How about a thin airbrushed layer of acrylic white. Kinda like a see-thru blondish color think it might be porose enought to soak through? i dont mind if it misscolors beige or so. i guess ill just have to try on a scrap peace
Ok thanx man, warm or cold water? I just started sanding down a painted strat body, and discovered what looks like a thin wood layer under the paint, over the origional grain, two of them to be exact, both diferent grains. What are they? I sanded them both down to the origional grain.
Hi, I just attempted my first dye and it came out horrible. What are some tips that would lead to a better finish. I was working with a alder squire body. I used some amber dye I got from stew mac and mixed it with water. At first it went good then later coats started to dry all spotty and came out dark in some places and I'm pretty sure I was being even when applying. I was also doing this in direct sunlight if that matters.
Great instruction!
For alder, I usually do a couple wood sealer coats then I will do a couple of clearcoats to lock it in. Then I'll mix up some toned lacquer and then spray. Thats usually how I do my bursts
I use the truoil primarily to bring out the figure of the wood. It also keeps from reactivating the waterbased dye as well. Once I'm happy with thectruoil I'll let it cure then wipe with denatured alcohol prior to cleartopcoats so I get good adhesion.
Yes you can, any wood sealer should work fine. I use waterbased dyes so its pretty straight forward.
I typically dont dye alder directly to raw wood, it can get blotchy for sure, I usually tone lacquer to get the hue I want. Hitting it with a wood sealer can help.
Wow, you even have a quilt top work bench, lol
AirsoftFatty's Meat Salad it was fun
Hi from Miami, FL. Your videos are great and your work is beautiful. I am trying to transcribe your videos into Spanish for my father who builds as well. How much time between Ultraseal and first application of Color dye? Thanks again
Hi. Did you sand after the second application of dye dried, before working with the true-oil? Regards
thank you. very informative and well done. any plans on continuing with this process on video to sealer and clearcoating and finish work.
I didn't continue it because I was concerned about getting overspray on my camera lenze.
Question: In between 2 or more coats of Tru-Oil, (after 24 hours) do you buff the guitar with 00 grade steel wool and then apply the next coat?
If I am using truoil I will do it on bare wood so it can do the most grain enhancement, filling first will take away from that. If using a dye I dye first,let dry, then apply truoil, it will grain fill and I believe Birchwood Casey also carries a filler if I"m not mistaken.
Its best used on raw wood where the oil can penetrate into the fibres and enhance the figure and color creating depth and color. You won't get the same results on a solid color.
So what your saying is i should apply some wood sealer first, then some lacquer mixed with some dye?
how do you desolve the shell of the lac beetle in water?
How about a thin airbrushed layer of acrylic white. Kinda like a see-thru blondish color think it might be porose enought to soak through? i dont mind if it misscolors beige or so. i guess ill just have to try on a scrap peace
Ok thanx man, warm or cold water? I just started sanding down a painted strat body, and discovered what looks like a thin wood layer under the paint, over the origional grain, two of them to be exact, both diferent grains. What are they? I sanded them both down to the origional grain.
I have a pre-stain wood conditioner. Can I use this instead of Shellac?
Hi, I just attempted my first dye and it came out horrible. What are some tips that would lead to a better finish. I was working with a alder squire body. I used some amber dye I got from stew mac and mixed it with water. At first it went good then later coats started to dry all spotty and came out dark in some places and I'm pretty sure I was being even when applying. I was also doing this in direct sunlight if that matters.
I see. My next attempt should be better thanks! :)
Does tru oil work over a solid color if i paint a guitar white for example? beutiful tele!
Should you apply the stain directly after the water, or should you let it dry first?
Never played a Tele. I saw one up close one time
Hi, Birchwood Casey do a gun stock Sealer&Filler.
Can I use ink from a printer?
Always let it dry first.
Will the stain color change dramatically from the cups to the body?
No it shouldn't once the stain is dry it will seem dull and weak but once you start the finish nprocess it will come back to life.
Trans Tint amber dye little brown mix with alcohol shoot with spray gun whipe off
I would use 0000 steel wool.
Probably a veneer. Warm or cold doesn't matter, I work with warm myself.
You should never use sanding sealer on a instrument. That is for furniture and cabinets and other amateur work.
Looks cool. However finishes should not be applied with fingers.
YES, glove are preferred