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  1. 16th February 2011, 09:39 PM #1
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    Default Red Mallee Burl Cambridge

    Hi All
    Just finished this Cambridge fountain pen in Red Mallee Burl.
    The color of the burl seemed a bit "washed out" so I gave it a wipe with some red analine dye mixed with pure alcohol. I didn't think it would take on such a deep color but I am pleased with the result..
    It was sanded to 1200 then the dye applied allowed to dry and sealed with nitrocellulose sealer, buffed with 0000 steel wool and then 6 coats of Rustins, cut with burnishing cream and polished with Plastix
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  3. 16th February 2011, 09:46 PM #2
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    nice work the staining worked a treat
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    Very nice fit and finish BB. I love the RM burls as they give pens a nice impressive look. The Cambridge is a good kit at a reasonable price, especially if you were able to take advantage of David's special on them.
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    Nice work there BB!!

    Colour looks a bit marone but that's OK.
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    I love them they are a fantastic design and its amazing how the dye gave it that colour well done and a sweet ass job

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    Hi Bowl-Basher

    Wow. That is a fantastic combo.

    The red is a bit too red for my liking but I am sure the girls will fancy it.

    Thanks for sharing.

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    HMMMMmmmm! red analine dye! now where do I get that? Very good result, love it. Amos
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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodenink View Post
    HMMMMmmmm! red analine dye! now where do I get that? Very good result, love it. Amos
    Spotlite (girls craft store) but I mix it with pure alcohol not water that way it "flash" drys and you can get a quick coat by coat build up of colour
    this pen had 2 wipes about 10 min. apart
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    Gee bad news when we have to go to girls stores for our supplies. But the way that pen looks it will be worth embarasment. lol );
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    Nice "Dye Job"!
    Really brought out the grain on that piece of timber.
    Well done.

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    Excellent set Graham, well done.
    Where do you get pure alcohol ?

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    Nice work Graham
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    Well done BB although I must agree with David a bit to red but I know lots of people would snap it up
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    Excellent set Graham, well done.
    Where do you get pure alcohol ?
    Out of my still well 90% would be close enough
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