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Title: Swirl/Wavy/Burl arrow stains
Post by: jmack on October 28, 2012, 12:39:00 AM

I've recently seen some pictures of wild arrow stains. All kinds of swirly, wavy, burl finishes that are just cool. Anybody know the secret and care to share?

Title: Re: Swirl/Wavy/Burl arrow stains
Post by: Nate Steen . on October 28, 2012, 01:23:00 AM

Varnish the shaft first to seal it. A couple of coats...then  steel wool to make them smooth.  Then while wearing latex/nitrile gloves dip fingers in stain or paint and swirl onto shaft creating the desired effect and then set the shaft aside to dry.