Looking to stain a body white

[tjclem]

I realized now whom I was writing to. Your work inspired me to make these--a poor man's option of having nice veneers incorporated into his bass.

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Very very nice. Many layers? They don't want to curl on you? All wood or wood over?

 

[tjclem]

this is two or three layers of pickling w/o sealer or sanding between layers, and no clear coat afterward hence the damage.

I believe this is swamp ash too.
This is my heavily modified carved back reverse aerodyne ultra lightweight honeycombed under the pickguard PJ jazz.

Looks great I will be pleased to end up with that. Thanks again.

 

[chuck norriss]

Very very nice. Many layers? They don't want to curl on you? All wood or wood over?

thank you made from single ply veneer on pg's, using epoxy. no I flatten them first for a few weeks w/ veneer softener. takes forever but ok.

 

[tjclem]

thank you made from single ply veneer on pg's, using epoxy. no I flatten them first for a few weeks w/ veneer softener. takes forever but ok.

Well done man

 

[chuck norriss]

Thank you!

 

[chuck norriss]

My next project is a pickguard & plate for a tb'r. Then my own: I intend to put this top on a SX 6 string body. Vintage 1979 myrtle.

 

[pudge]

That's worthy of just hanging on the wall.

 

[the baint]

this is two or three layers of pickling w/o sealer or sanding between layers, and no clear coat afterward hence the damage.

I believe this is swamp ash too.
This is my heavily modified carved back reverse aerodyne ultra lightweight honeycombed under the pickguard PJ jazz.

REALLY excited about this thread. This photo is exactly what I’ve been wanting to do on first build, but had never seen. Essentially I want a white version of those raw-surface walnut finishes ([This invalid link has been removed]), but had never seen it done. Could this be finished with a flat clear coat, or a oil/wax finish to prevent the damage you pointed out, while still keeping that raw feeling?

 

[Luthier Atlanta]

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[chuck norriss]

@baint I bet you could clear coat it w/ matte finish if that's what you mean by raw, and it would likely feel the same.

 

[chuck norriss]

That's worthy of just hanging on the wall.

What's up, pudge!
Yeah so pretty right?

 

[MrArose13]

I've seen the pickling stain done. I thought it was good lookin.

 

[tjclem]

this is two or three layers of pickling w/o sealer or sanding between layers, and no clear coat afterward hence the damage.

I believe this is swamp ash too.
This is my heavily modified carved back reverse aerodyne ultra lightweight honeycombed under the pickguard PJ jazz.

What did you sand this down 2 before the first application? 400? any sanding between coats?

 

[chuck norriss]

I don't recall but likely finer than 400 on a disc sander, & wet/dry paper between coats.

 

[chuck norriss]

I'm pretty sure I used Old Masters penetrating stain--pickling white. & I found the key to getting the wood to show through is after applying, try to take it off w an old tshirt. Repeat until desired color. Learned that in h.s.

 

[tjclem]

Thanks man!

 

[strangedejavu]

[Invalid or Expired Link Removed] check out Sully's transparent quilted maple white v... If you scroll over the pictures you will see it on here. Shoot him an email, the guy awesome, and I am sure would love share his techniques on it.

 

[Dadagoboi]

Minwax white polyshades on swamp ash.

Under two coats lacquer sanding sealer, no lacquer topcoat. One day finish. If you know what you're doing this is an easy finish to apply.
Poly will work as well.

More stain but under nitro lacquer with six years of aging.

 

[tangentmusic]

Your reverse neck is awesome Dadagoboi. Beautiful grain. Love the white finish and P pickup!

 

[chuck norriss]

Minwax white polyshades on swamp ash.

Under two coats lacquer sanding sealer, no lacquer topcoat. One day finish. If you know what you're doing this is an easy finish to apply.
Poly will work as well.

More stain but under nitro lacquer with six years of aging.

LOVE