Just gave my IM kit a final sanding before applying the aniline dye 'burst tomorrow:- {
I'd been planning on applying a light dilute coat overall, then following it with full strength dye feathered on while the first coat was still nice and wet so everything blended.
Today as I was sanding, I wondered if it might not be easier and even safer to put on a full strength dye coat, let it dry well, then sand the center of the burst until it was the desired color. I'm thinking that in this way if I mess up, I can re-apply the dye and try again.
Anyone ever done one this way? Comments?
I'm a bit nervous about the "get it right the first time" aspect of working wet and think it would be relatively hard to fix the burst afterwards if it came out wrong (blotchy, asymmetrical,too dark, too light, etc). With 400 sandpaper, I think I can work slowly, even stopping whenever I want. I can wipe it with a clean cloth to check the results, and do more if necessary.
BTW-- afterwards, I'm planning on finishing the mandolin with Tru-Oil.
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