Author Topic: writing on bows (Read 1215 times)

Hill Hunter · « **on:** October 03, 2012, 05:10:00 PM »

What do you guys use to write on your bows that will withstand Thunderbird, or other sealers?

DavidV · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2012, 05:17:00 PM »

When I was just using polyurethane I used sharpies, metallic ones look really good. I got some Deft the other day though and it made the sharpies run... I may not have let the writing dry long enough though.

Red Tailed Hawk · « **Reply #2 on:** October 03, 2012, 06:04:00 PM »

I use India ink, works real well.

jess stuart · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2012, 09:38:00 PM »

Acrylic ink is the best thing I have found so far. Get it at Michaels, good stuff.

Pat B · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2012, 12:48:00 AM »

I use black India ink also. It comes in other colors too. Black Sharpies tend to fade over time.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2012, 03:58:00 AM »

C.d markers are good too.

Hill Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** October 04, 2012, 12:43:00 PM »

thanks guys

soopernate · « **Reply #7 on:** October 04, 2012, 01:34:00 PM »

Fine tipped craft store paint marker....been playing with India ink and a fountain pen though lately on fly rods so that should look good on a bow.

macbow · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2012, 11:11:00 AM »

Those using India ink. What is,the dry time?

Red Tailed Hawk · « **Reply #9 on:** October 10, 2012, 08:06:00 PM »

I like to give the india ink about 3 hours before I seal over it.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 12, 2012, 04:44:00 AM »

whats the go if writing on black glass. does india ink or any thing else come in white?

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #11 on:** October 12, 2012, 09:07:00 AM »

Yep, it comes in white. Here is my well used bottle and the pen I use for signing bows.

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #12 on:** October 12, 2012, 06:46:00 PM »

Eric, I never would have thought you were that messy with your stuff.

Eric Krewson · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2012, 11:37:00 PM »

Roy, if you think that's bad you would be appalled at the present condition of my shop. I keep saying "I need to clean this mess up" but haven't been motivated to do so yet.

bigbob2 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 13, 2012, 01:07:00 AM »

Thanks Eric , your workshop sounds a bit like mine!

Roy from Pa · « **Reply #15 on:** October 13, 2012, 09:18:00 AM »

I understand about the shop, think I will shovel mine out today:) Then open the windows and door and hit it with the air hose.

coaster500 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 13, 2012, 09:38:00 AM »

What's a shop

Bent Rig · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2012, 11:03:00 AM »

... Gel pens work great and come in a variety of colors ! check them out !!

wood carver 2 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2012, 04:05:00 PM »

I have tried gel pens, sharpies and paint pens as well as art pens. The problem I have is that the poly causes the ink or paint to run, no matter how much time I give it to dry. The last time, I used a sharpie and sealed it with Tru-Oil before spraying on the poly. Will India ink run when poly is put on over it?
Dave.

red hill · « **Reply #19 on:** October 13, 2012, 04:32:00 PM »

I use sharpies and finish my bows with tru-oil. After a couple of coats of tru-oil I'll write on the bow and apply a few mor coats of tru-oil over the the whole shootin' match.
I want to try the india ink, though.

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