Stupid cresting question

[JBiorn]

Ok, I have already got the shafts stained. I am planning to use paint pens for cresting, however what do I do? Do I put the paint on before, or after a coat of poly?

[longbowben]

You put pens on first then poly

[JBiorn]

You rock----thanks friend. I knew I could find the answer here---TradGang is the ultimate.

[madness522]

If you haven't started cresting yet it would be a good idea to put on at least one coat of poly before cresting.  Raw wood will suck up the paint making the sharp lines fuzzy.  A coat of poly will seal the wood and you'll be able to get sharp crisp lines.

[Goose]

I agree with madness522.  The poly goes on first.
Goose

[JBiorn]

Ok, I already noticed that. So was experimenting along those lines anyway. Now I have three arrows with fuzzy lines.

 Thanks guys.

[Izzy]

Trial and error my friend.Ive found that some pens will bubble some finishes and some wont.Use a test shaft to see how your finishing products will work togeher.

[longbowben]

Sorry for the bad info but i made the mistake of putting the pens over poly and 5 shots later lines where smeard i never thought about one coat first.  

[JBiorn]

Hey! no worries! We all have to learn somehow. I'm just building some kid stumin arras anyhoo.

 Jeff