Hello pipe smoking friends, I'm new to this site so I'm not sure if this is the correct location to post a thread of this nature, but I'm going to be staining my first freehand in the coming days. Ive seen a lot of conflicting advice as far as cutting the fiebings with denatured alcohol, lighting the pipe on fire, number of coats etc. Some more input would put my mind at ease, as I don't want to ruin a good plateaux piece of briar. In a nutshell, I'd like to pre-stain the entire pipe black to highlight the grain, then I would like to hit it with a russet colored dye. The root face of the briar (the top of the pipe) will be left black. Thank you in advance for your wisdom. I can post pictures later if that'll help at all.
Pipe Stainig Advice
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I'm going to attempt the pre-stain tonight. How fine of sandpaper is typically used to remove the black stain, leaving it strictly in the grain?
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earthbound, send a PM to Dave G. Tell him I referred you and ask him your questions. He does amazing work and is always willing to help with advice that is worthwhile. You can look in the repairs section and see some of his before and after posts. When you do you'll know why you want to take his advice. Dutch
Sand to 120 grit, stain black, then sand to 220, hit with black again, then sand to 320, then 400, then 600. Once you are done hit it with the over color. Hit it evenly with as many coats as you need to get the desired color.
Now you have to set the stain so get some shellac and cut it with denatured alcohol, at least 50/50. Give the pipe a coat of that, let it sit for 10 seconds or so and wipe it off. Let that dry well and then you'll be ready to start buffing.
You can look at some of the threads I've start about my pipes as I just started making them. You can see the results if you are curious. http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/wip-thread-clickklick-and-rx2man-elephants-feet
I haven't contrast stained all of them though. Hope this helps a little. We'd love to see pictures!
Now you have to set the stain so get some shellac and cut it with denatured alcohol, at least 50/50. Give the pipe a coat of that, let it sit for 10 seconds or so and wipe it off. Let that dry well and then you'll be ready to start buffing.
You can look at some of the threads I've start about my pipes as I just started making them. You can see the results if you are curious. http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/wip-thread-clickklick-and-rx2man-elephants-feet
I haven't contrast stained all of them though. Hope this helps a little. We'd love to see pictures!
I do cut my Fieblings stain,quite a bit with 91% alcohol.
For a two stain pipe, I put black on, set it with a flame, then buff it off with Tripoli. Then, I add a lighter coat of the final stain (usually Medium Brown) and buff it with White Diamond, then a couple of coats of Carnuba.
For a two stain pipe, I put black on, set it with a flame, then buff it off with Tripoli. Then, I add a lighter coat of the final stain (usually Medium Brown) and buff it with White Diamond, then a couple of coats of Carnuba.
Well guys, it's done! Huge thank you to clickklick and Dave G for some killer advice. Criticisms are welcome and appreciated. This has been quite a good learning experience for future pipes to be made. I hope these links work!
Great staining for sure. Finish looks spectacular for your first pipe. Make sure you smoke it regularly to see how your finish holds up over time! I look forward to seeing how your work progresses!
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