Straining a Tobacco Burst onto the Viking Guitar by Shark Inlay

Using dyes to color the Viking Guitar by Master Inlay Artist Cliff Suttle

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[herbienbrian2]

is it possible to use a clear coat over this?

[SharkInlay]

@herbienbrian2 Yes, in fact I did. The final product is on my web-site in the special projects section.

[jbabob]

Are you just using a rag to apply the dye?

[SharkInlay]

@jbabob Yes, pretty much. I've never had a problem with that. I use something with a high absobancy rate so it doesn't splatter.

[jbabob]

@SharkInlay Would you recommend that over a brush or a sponge?

[SharkInlay]

@jbabob I don't know if I would recommend it, but it works for. I don't like using a brush because you get too much run off. A brush could work if you are doing one solid cover, but not for a burst. I would image that a sponge could work too.

[SharkInlay]

@UkeOfEarl If you leave any of the old copy it will mix with the new color and give you unpleasant results. You do need to strip the guitar down to wood.

[SharkInlay]

@FilmForger No sure, I have never used an airbrush to stain with.

[kedocom]

very informative vid, thanks! what colors would you recommend to do a Les Paul cherry sunburst, I wann do one like the 1959 models where the red was a little darker than the normal cherry, what do ya think? thanks, David

[SharkInlay]

You don't have to mix the two for trans. Pull and swirl one color into the other on the guitar. Otherwise, yes that should work.