dawnofzion Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 What is the best way to get these two finishes on an ash body? I tried searching but the search feature will not allow you to search for the word "ash" because there isn't enough letters. or Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I did one similar to that first one, but I used a stain that's no longer manufactured, then tung oiled it. I didn't fill the pores; wanted to feel the wood through the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnofzion Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I didn't think ash took stains very well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihocky2 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I've dyed ash twice with no problems, but I am becoming more a fan of using tinted lacquers or transparent finishes. They create a deeper look in my opinion, and bring out the figuring better. But with something like a burst finish I will dye my first one or two colors and then spray transparents for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 The first pic (very top) looks to me to be grain filled with a dark filler first, then a transparent toner coat shot over the levelled and filled body, then I would imagine cleared over that. The giveaway is the perfect coloring, it's very even. Only a sprayed tinted coat will give you that look. The second one looks like the color was a dye/stain directly on the wood. See how blotchy it is? That's the wood absorbing different amounts of stain right into the wood. They 'could' have shot a tinted coat over their stain, but one can only guess so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I'm with Ihocky, I'd tint clear. First you get a deeper look because the finish is in fact deeper. Yo Also Its a lot easier to do and get a consistent look if you can spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawnofzion Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am leaning toward the darker color. What tint or toner should I use? does this come in powder form or liquid? I was going to do a poly finish...will the tint work with poly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syxxstring Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Its all about picking a paint system and sticking with in the system. If by poly you mean minwax in a can, I believe they sell it tinted or Homie Depot can tint it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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