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absrec

Post subject: Tinting Acrylic Inlays

Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 6:26 pm

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First name: Aaron
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On the Stewmac site, it mentions you can paint or stain the back of acrylic inlays for a tinted look. Didn't find anything in my search of the net. Has anyone done this? Is it just a matter of staining them with a little Honey Amber or does it take something stronger since they are not transparent. I would like to go for more of a celluloid or MOP look. Something other than stark white.

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B. Howard

Post subject: Re: Tinting Acrylic Inlays

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 9:33 am

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I have tinted celluloid for restoration work using dye type stain such as Solar-Lux. It works well though I typically stain the face of them.

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the Padma

Post subject: Re: Tinting Acrylic Inlays

Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 2:48 pm

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Disolve pieces of acrylic in acetone, ad Pigment. Brush, pour, dip or spray.

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