I agree, it's a bit shinyer than I like.Sure changed the looks of that stock! To be honest I prefer the dull look over the glossy for hunting.
Once I got the stock stripped down, I lightly scrubbed it with steel wool. Next I wiped it down, then I wiped it all down with alcohol and let dry.Looks beautiful...would you mind explaining the steps? I have to look up what alcholo ink is!
Late response I know. Looks great. My 20 min camo on my black stock. I'm a rattlecan Rembrandt with some Ponderosa needles and Walmart. Actually darker than this but the flash really bounced off of the white...TraderOnce I got the stock stripped down, I lightly scrubbed it with steel wool. Next I wiped it down, then I wiped it all down with alcohol and let dry.
Next step, I used Rust-oleum flat primer spray paint. 3 coats. Let dry for at least 24 hours.
I used Tim Holtz alcohol ink, which is the best brand from what I read.
They have a color chart on ebay, lots of colors to choose from. I picked a light and darker brown.
A couple cheap makeup brushes from the dollar store are all you really need for tools.
I squirted a line of ink along the length of the stock and brushed the ink from front to back, kinda quickly so the ink didn't run.
Did the whole stock and let dry for a few hours. A little more steel wool, and another couple coats of the ink.
I found that alcohol reactivates the ink, so if you have runs or want to change the look, you can wet a cloth with alcohol and do a little wiping.
From what I've read, the alcohol ink isn't durable by itself. I got a can of Rust-oleum matte clear coat and will apply 4 or 5 coats when I'm done with the ink.
I'm not very artistic but I'm sure that someone who is could do a stock and make it like a laminate stock.
Between the ink, brushes and spray paint. My materials were under 30 dollars.
That looks awesomeLate response I know. Looks great. My 20 min camo on my black stock. I'm a rattlecan Rembrandt with some Ponderosa needles and Walmart. Actually darker than this but the flash really bounced off of the white...Trader
Where did you get that natural stencil? Just asking for a friendThat stock turned out great, Trader! I love the snow camos and your's is about as good as it gets.
I used to camo recurve bows for club members and used all sort of "natural" stencils. Ditchweed was a favorite. I did a cop's bow in maryjane pattern and he never really noticed until he showed the bow to another cop.
You can tell your friend that SE Minnesota's abandoned farm sites are primer areas to locate the ditch weed. Early July. Pick and use fresh for the best, cleanest results. If they like they can pick extra and try it after drying or pick some a week ahead and smoke it while doing the camo job so they're less critical with the paint job.Where did you get that natural stencil? Just asking for a friend
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