finkdaddy
Well-known member
I've been asked to do a bit of bone inlay on a fretboard and I'd like to try a little scrimshaw to add some detail.
I'm confident I can do it, but I was wondering if the porous nature of bone will cause any problems.
Should the bone be sealed with something first before I add ink to the piece?
Also, what is the prefered type of ink to use?
I've seen everything from India ink, to crayons, to Sharpie marker!
I'm just worried about doing my scribing nicely, only to have it turn into a big black blob when I add the ink.
Thanks!
~Fred
I'm confident I can do it, but I was wondering if the porous nature of bone will cause any problems.
Should the bone be sealed with something first before I add ink to the piece?
Also, what is the prefered type of ink to use?
I've seen everything from India ink, to crayons, to Sharpie marker!
I'm just worried about doing my scribing nicely, only to have it turn into a big black blob when I add the ink.
Thanks!
~Fred