First dye burst attempt

[Michaelga]

I’ve watched dozens of videos on applying a dye burst. They make it look so easy! I tried to dye this alder Dinky caster. I love the colors, but the execution is sloppy. I’m going to sand back a little and try to clean it up. I’m just afraid I’ll make it worse.

 

[ragamuffin]

Great colors you got! I don't know that I would have the guts to sand it back; by the time you add the pickups/bridge/hardware the uneven-ness might be less noticeable

 

[teleme01]

The wood doesn't seem to do what the mind does, as in you have intention and then there are the way the wood reacts. I personally would not sand it back, I think it looks great,, very level and smooth, you obviously have a nice shop.

 

[Hagwood]

I’ve watched dozens of videos on applying a dye burst. They make it look so easy! I tried to dye this alder Dinky caster. I love the colors, but the execution is sloppy. I’m going to sand back a little and try to clean it up. I’m just afraid I’ll make it worse.

Beautiful colors. What dye are you using ? If it is water based I find putting the dark on the edges a little at time so it stays wet enough to blend into the lighter color works best. You can also use a damp cloth to help blend it in. Work from the edges to the inside rather than with the grain to avoid straight lines.

 

[Michaelga]

I'm using Angelus leather dyes. They are alcohol based. The colors are mahogany, orange and yellow.

 

[Hagwood]

I'm using Angelus leather dyes. They are alcohol based. The colors are mahogany, orange and yellow.

I tried alcohol in the Keda dye but they didn't blend as well because they dry so fast. Maybe try doing smaller sections at a time and dip a cloth in alcohol to help blend.

 

[Spud]

I tried alcohol in the Keda dye but they didn't blend as well because they dry so fast. Maybe try doing smaller sections at a time and dip a cloth in alcohol to help blend.

I found water works better for me with keda dyes.