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Two tone dye on thin veneer

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by Crnovak, Oct 10, 2017.


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  1. Oct 10, 2017 #1
    Crnovak

    Crnovak Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 8, 2012
    Frisco, Texas
    i want to place a dark dye on a thin veneer to bring out the quilting. I want to then sand it down and add another dye color over top. The veneer is about a 1/16 inch thickness. Has anyone successfully done this?

    Thank you

    Craig Novak
     
  5. Oct 10, 2017 #2
    chinjazz

    chinjazz

    Sep 11, 2002
    Atlantic Beach, FL
    This might be what you’re looking for....Have a read thru a build by @FunkyMan - Modern 5 Strings Bass Build!

    You probably want to have your veneers already glued down, and practice a bunch if you haven’t used dyes yet.
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2017 #3
    smithcreek

    smithcreek Supporting Member Commercial User

    May 18, 2015
    Westerly, RI
    Luthier/Owner, Christopher Bass Guitar and Smith Creek Mandolin
    I'm sure people do it all the time, and I'm sure some of them, especially those without experience, sand through 1/16" of veneer frequently. Question is:

     
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