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Author:  ernie [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Making new bone look like old
Thought I would post this . On a current baritone uke build I wanted it to look like an old martin, So I stained the instrument aged cherry /brown water gel based stains.In order to get a dark amber aged look I steeped the bone nut in a carafe with a teabag. the nut turned a nice golden dark amber colour which matches the look of the uke . The longer you keep the teabag in, the longer the tannic acid in the teabag will react to give a darker colour , Sorry no pics . Use hot water 5-10min will give a vy light amber/yellowing, longer times 2-3 hrs will turn it much darker.
Author:  SteveSmith [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Making new bone look like old
I've also just dipped the bone in coffee but might not be as good of a color - I just happened to be drinking a cup of coffee at the time idunno
Author:  Greg B [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Making new bone look like old
I've used both at various times, and have always found that tea is much more effective than coffee, as far a beverage based stains go. :D
Author:  meddlingfool [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 2:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Making new bone look like old
I was just wondering last night if that would work! I have antique (unbleached) bone nut and saddle blanks, but only white pins...
Author:  Chris Pile [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Making new bone look like old
Used to bury them in used coffee grounds for a day or two.
Tea should work as well.
Author:  dzsmith [ Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Making new bone look like old
Thanks Ernie!
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