Author Topic: Yellow Stained Wood Arrows (Read 1292 times)

Gator1 · « **on:** January 08, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »

I'm thinking of staining some woodies all yellow, does any one have any pictures of all Yellow Arrows???

arrowflipper · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:55:00 AM »

Mitch i can't send pictures,but i did a 1/2 dozen arrows with Fiebings water base stain from 3Rivers and fletched them with all red feathers.I think they look really cool.

jcar315 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2011, 09:58:00 AM »

Interesting thread: I have tried and tried to get some to look like Osage but can't quite acheive the look I am after.

I've used some yellow spray paint but that is a whole other look.

I'll be interested in what others have used.

Canadabowyer · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:32:00 AM »

I used yellow leather dye on sitka spruce shafts before the clear water based finish and they looked real sharp. It does eventually fade but usually I loose or break the arrow before it fades away.Sorry no pics. Bob

Jack Denbow · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:34:00 AM »

I use a water based aniline dye I get from Woodworkers Supply. It is what I use for all my staining of arrows. It comes in a lot of colors both natural and decorative. The water based dye is the most color fast (non-fading).
Jack

hova · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2011, 10:34:00 AM »

go to the local sherwin williams or ppg store , and tell them you want a laquer tinted with yellow/gold/and orange . have em put it into a rattle can if you dont have a sprayer.

had a buddy that did this with gunstocks , and they were just fantastic. you may need to still stain the wood , but you can get some wild clear coat .

-hov

Bjorn · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2011, 04:48:00 PM »

Rit yellow dye does a great job; mix with water or alcohol.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:16:00 PM »

Where can you buy Rit dye? Is it something a hardware store, or craft store will carry?

Bjorn · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:25:00 PM »

Most grocery stores and drug stores carry it. Rit is a fabric dye.

magnus · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:27:00 PM »

Bjorn. Do wipe on the dye or soak the shaft? Haven't tried that yet.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

LPN · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:32:00 PM »

I used some of my wifes' Marigolds last summer and they didn't turn out too bad,,I got about 1/2 doz before I got "The Look".

Bjorn · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:34:00 PM »

I apply the dye with a foam brush and wipe it with a cloth 30 minutes later. I have dipped too, but don't like to store the dye in a dip tube because it needs a lot of shaking before use. I store the dye in an empty soda bottle.

magnus · « **Reply #12 on:** January 08, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »

Thanks! I'm going to try it on my next set.

Keeping the Faith!
Magnus

mudfish · « **Reply #13 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:00:00 PM »

+ on the Rit dye, the powder kind, not the liquid stuff. mix it with alcohol & shake well. I wipe it on with a rag. the Golden Yellow color makes the shafts look kind of like new osage, not aged. I tried mixing a little brown dye in with the yellow one time, the results were less than desirable

Rob DiStefano · « **Reply #14 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:03:00 PM »

i prefer staining just the cap end with yellow aniline dye, and the main body a darker walnut ...

Mike Vines · « **Reply #15 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:08:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Rob DiStefano:
i prefer staining just the cap end with yellow aniline dye, and the main body a darker walnut ...

I have that same rug at our home that you have in your picture Rob. I just don't have those beautiful arrows scattered all over it like yours though.

Mike Vines · « **Reply #16 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:08:00 PM »

Sorry, double post

Bjorn · « **Reply #17 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:11:00 PM »

That is my fav color combo too!

The red overlay makes it stunning-dipping at it's best!

mudfish · « **Reply #18 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »

rit - dyed cedar arrows from a few different batches

59Alaskan · « **Reply #19 on:** January 08, 2011, 06:19:00 PM »

Bjorn,
I don't mean to be critical, I think the red accents are wonderful, but it's a bit inconsistent. I recommend you keep perfecting the applicaion of that final coat.

All these arrows are great. I just started working with dye and have learned from this thread. Thanks guys!


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