italianstallion303
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Hi there, I know this topic has been explored a few times here on UU but after my exploring on these forums and google, I can't help but feel like I'm in the dark on this topic and that I am in need of guidance.
So to start, I want to paint an Italian flag onto a cheap ukulele I'll pick up from the local music store. The design will only be done to the front of the body of the uke.
Here's the uke I'll be using:
https://www.long-mcquade.com/22772/...s/Yorkville_Sound/Soprano_Ukulele_-_Black.htm
Now these are the steps I understand so far and my questions about them:
1)I need to first sand off the old finish (what kind of sandpaper should I use and when? What tips do you guys have about this sanding step?)
2) I then need to apply some sort of wood filler (What kind do ya'll recommend?)
3) I then need to paint the uke (What kind of paint is recommended? Should I even consider spraypaint? Also how many layers would I need and would I need to sand those layers back down?)
4)and lastly, I need some sort of paint finish to prevent ware or chipping (What kind is the best for a ukulele)
I do intend to play this ukulele and would like to not alter the sound as much as possible.
It would be kind of neat if under the paint you could still recognize the wood grain but I don't know if that'll look as good with the rest of the Uke's finish, otherwise I could sand the whole thing and repaint it.
Any other insight would be much appreciated thanks!
Thanks in advance!
So to start, I want to paint an Italian flag onto a cheap ukulele I'll pick up from the local music store. The design will only be done to the front of the body of the uke.
Here's the uke I'll be using:
https://www.long-mcquade.com/22772/...s/Yorkville_Sound/Soprano_Ukulele_-_Black.htm
Now these are the steps I understand so far and my questions about them:
1)I need to first sand off the old finish (what kind of sandpaper should I use and when? What tips do you guys have about this sanding step?)
2) I then need to apply some sort of wood filler (What kind do ya'll recommend?)
3) I then need to paint the uke (What kind of paint is recommended? Should I even consider spraypaint? Also how many layers would I need and would I need to sand those layers back down?)
4)and lastly, I need some sort of paint finish to prevent ware or chipping (What kind is the best for a ukulele)
I do intend to play this ukulele and would like to not alter the sound as much as possible.
It would be kind of neat if under the paint you could still recognize the wood grain but I don't know if that'll look as good with the rest of the Uke's finish, otherwise I could sand the whole thing and repaint it.
Any other insight would be much appreciated thanks!
Thanks in advance!
