[Woodcarver] Pigment

[Ivan Whillock]

Don't want this to sound like a commercial for universal colors, but they can be pretty useful.

1.  Add to varnish to make a varnish stain.
2.  Add to an existing stain  or stain base to alter the color or deepen it.
3.  Add to Watco wax clear to create a customized tint.
4.  Add to glue to match the glue to the material.
5.  Add to wood filler to match the color of the wood.
6.  Add to epoxy to create a colored epoxy.
7.  Dissolve in water, paint thinner, or linseed oil to create a thin wash, stain or a glaze.
8.  Add to Thompson's Water Proofing to make water proofing stains of various colors--good for outdoor signs, etc.
9.  Color castings by mixing pigment into the material while mixing it--coloring plaster or acrylic casts, for example.
10.  Add color to a plaster mold to differentiate the negative mold from the positive cast.
11.  (Dry pigment) Dry brush pigment into the surface to create highlight or special effects.
12.  Mix with wood sealer or hide glue to create a stable undercolor (tone down basswood, for example) before staining or painting a carving.  

Always experiment a little first, to determine the effects you want or the compatibility of the pigment and the material.

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122 NE 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN  55021
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