I am making a buffalo powder horn and was wondering if anyone has tried to scrimshaw one with white ink. If so, how did it turn out?
Are you using the water based fluid or the solvent based?Yes, I have. I used View attachment 102451. It doesn't leave a hard enamel finish like paint so with use it picks up a sort of patina which blends better with the horn. I've heard of people using red but I have never tried it.
Robby
Now THAT's a darn good question? I've never used anything but Black mechanical drawing (India) ink, and that wouldn't show up.:~))))) I've got a few bottles of Silver stamp pad ink that I used to use on my custom electric guitars, but I'm not sure if THAT would show up either? It takes on a dark, almost Black hue, if you get it on too heavy.I am making a buffalo powder horn and was wondering if anyone has tried to scrimshaw one with white ink. If so, how did it turn out?
Actually I did that in 1981. It is just my name and the date. Pretty crude but it is still there and very readable. I have no idea what I used for the white letters. Polecatuh.... well ... you know
And most have too much curve to make them comfortable to wear or use.Not asked.......but.......buff horns are thick and heavy. I would not one to use.
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