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Title: Writing on a new bow
Post by: The Ursus on July 15, 2016, 11:34:00 PM

I need to get the specs and name written on the lower limb of a new bow so I can finish my last couple of coats. The only thing stopping me is finding a good paint marker with a fine point which doesn't seem to exist in this town. Any other methods or ideas I should try before I order something? I'll be using MEK-epoxy finish.

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: mikkekeswick on July 16, 2016, 02:52:00 AM

Indian ink and a calligraphy nib. It won't fade over time and will give a sharp defined line. You can get it in just about any colour you want.

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: JamesV on July 16, 2016, 03:06:00 AM

I use a Sharpie Industrial extra fine pen. Super permanent ink and it will not fade.

James

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: Bow man on July 16, 2016, 06:19:00 AM

Pm'd you some info

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: Bowjunkie on July 16, 2016, 07:34:00 AM

Search e bay for "Faber-Castell India ink pen". They come in different nib sizes and shapes. I got an assortment of them. They're inexpensive.

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: monterey on July 16, 2016, 11:58:00 AM

Ok, so now we got that settled, what is an MEK epoxy finish?   :confused:

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: The Ursus on July 18, 2016, 11:01:00 PM

Thanks guys, I found a calligraphy pen and ink that my wife had but it didn't want transfer the ink consistently on my finish. I ended up going with the extra fine sharpie, hopefully when I spray finish over it the ink won't dissolve.

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is like acetone and I mix it with two part epoxy then run it through a spray gun.

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: Mad Max on July 19, 2016, 09:04:00 AM

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Originally posted by The Ursus:
Thanks guys, I found a calligraphy pen and ink that my wife had but it didn't want transfer the ink consistently on my finish. I ended up going with the extra fine sharpie, hopefully when I spray finish over it the ink won't dissolve.

Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is like acetone and I mix it with two part epoxy then run it through a spray gun.

do a test piece

I was at MoJam
needed a pen
went to w-lmart and got indian ink and a dip pen's set, works better that the other pen I have

Title: Re: Writing on a new bow
Post by: Robertfishes on July 19, 2016, 11:38:00 AM

I got a nice pen from Dave at Thunderbird, works well with India Ink. Like Mark suggests "do a test piece", the MEK might dissolve the sharpie ink..