What non wood product to use for fret lines?

I once filled in the fret slots of a bass I de-fretted with a mixture of talcum powder and epoxy. It worked well, but you have to make sure the slots are cut cleanly or it'll look ragged. If you build it up slightly above the surface, when you sand it down flat it comes out perfect. It won't absorb a finish.

 

aluminum ruler...?

 

Hah! I did mine with baking soda and epoxy

Asad

 

You can find these products at most model railroad, or hobby type shops.

http://www.evergreenscalemodels.com/index.htm

 

A word to the wise;

The plasticizers in styrene will be robbed by any oil that is applied to it and over time it will yellow and crack. You may want to Zpoxy the board to seal to seal it.

Otherwise, cool idea.