stains for powder horns

[tnlonghunter]

I've got the Sibley book on making horns and a couple that I've been meaning to do. I know they use Rit dye for theirs, but I was wondering if regular wood stains would work on horn. If not, where does one get Rit dye? Thanks!

 

[tom hargrove]

most wal-mart hobby lobby ben franklin stores most super markets . :thumbsup:

 

[billk]

Do you prefer the powder or liquid form?
Billk

 

[ladysmithtrading]

You can also find Rit at most fabric shops and major chain grocery stores in the laundry soap area, leather dye works well, especially alcohol based dyes, but be advised that brown leather dyes will not make your horn brown, rather various shades of yellows and orange, wodd stain works well for aging the horn, will not dye the throat that dark color most are looking for, when I use rit I prefer the liquid form, after you use it, svae in a mason jar for later use, when you reuse it, reheat either in an old pan on the stove or in the microwave, works best hot, hope this helps, Beav

 

[hornbuilder]

tnlonghunter ::

like was mentioned rit dye is found in various stores > If your going by scotts book he uses the wood stain and powdered tempra paint to put an artificial aged look to his hornes , this can also be done in various methods . most of this is learned by experimentation, If you want to give me a PM I'll be more than happy to try and help you out . first you need to know what color your trying to achieve , body and throat ? and then go from there .... just my 2 cents worth

 

[dlpowell]

I never change my dye water. Just keep adding to it. Gets better as it ages. Usually just add more water, after about 10 horns, some more dye. Adjust the colors to get what you want. I recently disposed of mine due to having moved. But already have the dye to start again!

 

[ladysmithtrading]

Another dye that can be used on horns is hair dye, one of the horners out here uses just for men hair dye, because it comes in 2 tubes, he mixes just enough to color the throat on 1 horn at a time, applies it with a q-tip, let it set 24 hours and then rinse, leaves a very deep rich color and penetrates very well.

 

[RetiredMedic]

If you can't find in a store near you like me. Here are two sites to buy it::
[url] http://www.ritdye.com/Powders.28.51.6.lasso[/url]

[url] http://www.createforless.com/...7259^2~&gclid=CNOvhu3e_Y4CFQOkHgodI3eGuA[/url]