[crw-talk] Non yellowing finish possibility

[griff]

Colored markers have worked for me on tops to get a spiral finish etc.  
Most markers are permanent and will take a finish. Watercolor markers 
are a thing but they will be effected by water, I don't know how well 
they work on wood that is to be used, they will possibly run with water 
soluble or alcohol based finishes. Acrylic craft paint is opaque, won't 
let the grain show through. Color pencils are nice at times, just ask 
Duane, our club expert on them; but they can run with wipe-on if you 
scrub it on.  I have used color pencils in conjunction with wood burned 
birds on vases, nice outcome.  John

On 3/18/24 9:50 AM, raaschb at charter.net wrote:
> While not definitive, attached photo demonstrates 3 items, crudely 
> sanded to 320, 3 oil pastel crayon colors; yellow, green & red over 
> different species.  Topcoat with Deft Clear Gloss Spray lacquer. Does 
> NOT rub off.
> More research needed to obtain deeper tones.
>
> I've used Crayola crayons in the past for magic wands-much deeper 
> tones, however waxy material easily rubs off. Don't know if spray 
> lacquer works or disturbs wax color.
>
> India ink works, does not rub off and allows grain to show, but messy 
> to use, somewhat difficult to control application, bleeds easily to 
> adjacent fibres & expensive.
>
> Linda Ferber, our next month's demonstrator, is a master at 
> effectively using color. Gather your questions!
>
> Bob R at charter
>
> On Mar 17, 2024 2:45 PM, raaschb at charter.net wrote:
>
>     Someone at Saturday's meeting asked about a finish for soft wood,
>     maybe soft maple boxelder or similar, that won't darken these woods.
>     I just purchased some oil pastel crayons yesterday to use over
>     wood as a coloring scheme.  When applied to sanded wood, leaves
>     grain show thru, but, as the media does not dry as is usual with
>     crayons, the color tends to smudge. I'm looking for a fixative or
>     finish coat that dries, leaves a protective finish bout does not
>     alter the coloration.
>     In internet search netted a product that artists use at least over
>     paper; Krylon Kamar Varnish in spray can, bout $12.
>     Also, Sennelier D'Artigny Oil Fixative, spray  bout $16.
>     As always test on a similar surface is sage advice.
>     I have NOT tried either.
>
>     We know placing turned objects in sunshine or UV will eventually
>     darked over time. Heavily pigmented does not, however.
>
>     Look up David Woodworks, for creative examples of turned objects
>     using oil pastels. Very cool.
>
>     Happy St. PADDYS Day from Bob's turning shop, aka Woodchips Studio
>     or Joes turning shop.
>
>     -raasch
>
>     Bob R at charter
>
>
>
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