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| I used Dark Brown Rit Dye to stain the Maple. Then, I sanded off the excess to reveal the hidden figure. For contest, I sanded the fretboards more aggressively. |
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| To seal in the dye and protect the wood, I rubbed in a generous amount of tung oil. |
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| Dig that figure. |
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| Next, I'll have to workout what my logo will look like. |
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| A little red Rit Dye mixed with denatured alcohol makes for a nice body color. |
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| First I mixed some Timbermate wood filler with water and black acrylic paint to form a thick soupy mixture. Then I brushed it onto the body with the grain and then across it. After the surf dried overnight, I sanded off the excess, which popped the grain. |
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| My goal is a deep blue color about the same as the word Rit on the box. I mixed a tablespoon of Rit powder into a cup of denatured alcohol. Then, I poured the mix into another container to separate it from the dregs. |
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| I used a brush to test the tint on a piece of scrap. When I was happy with the color, I brushed it onto the body. |
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| The result will be ready for clear lacquer in a few hours. |
