yes, Hi, I was wondering why or if, Ivoriod tuners or buttons can be aged. The new tuners look so white it seems like it would take decades for them to yellow.
Aged Ivoriod Tuners
yes, Hi, I was wondering why or if, Ivoriod tuners or buttons can be aged. The new tuners look so white it seems like it would take decades for them to yellow.
Re: Aged Ivoriod Tuners
Did a Google search for yas.
1) Staining Waverly Ivoroid Buttons
2) Vintage-style Tuner Knobs replacements
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Re: Aged Ivoriod Tuners
I'm a fan of soaking them in strong coffee or tea for a week or so.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Re: Aged Ivoriod Tuners
I used a little brush to coat some ivoroid buttons (while on the mandolin) with Z-Spar Varnish, probably 12 years ago, just hung the mandolin on the wall to dry for a day or so. The buttons still look great 12 yrs. later. I think I did two coats--one later. Of course, you have to clean the buttons first to remove any oils or other residue. I used alcohol. The varnish gave a nice aged look and they were a bit shiny too, which I liked. You can use extra fine steel wool, when the varnish is very dry, to take away the shine.
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