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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #30 on: February 18, 2017, 07:59:20 PM
I got side tracked and forgot to check the scales till last night. They have finished cleaning up and are completely clear as of some time in the last couple days. I will post a pic later tonight.
So that was about a month in vinegar and salt at a relatively cool temp with weekly solution change.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #31 on: February 18, 2017, 08:56:56 PM
Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 18, 2017, 07:59:20 PM
I got side tracked and forgot to check the scales till last night. They have finished cleaning up and are completely clear as of some time in the last couple days. I will post a pic later tonight.
So that was about a month in vinegar and salt at a relatively cool temp with weekly solution change.
Awesome... neither lemon juice nor coke produced any result worth reporting.

Now we need phase 2... putting color back on :P
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #32 on: February 18, 2017, 09:20:22 PM
My plan is to mask off the face of the scales and hydro-dip the backs with swirled enamel
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #33 on: February 18, 2017, 09:40:30 PM
Quote from: Noa Isumi on February 18, 2017, 09:20:22 PM
My plan is to mask off the face of the scales and hydro-dip the backs with swirled enamel

Oh, that sounds interesting.  Looking forward to seeing how that comes out. :tu:
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #34 on: February 20, 2017, 03:33:27 AM
Indeed, this does sound very cool for sure!

I can't wait to see the newly clear scales, and the swirled paint!

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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #35 on: April 21, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
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Any update on this awesome project? or did I missed something somewhere?
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #36 on: April 23, 2017, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: m47mu74nt on April 21, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
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Any update on this awesome project? or did I missed something somewhere?
Not on my part... I have been rather busy, but hopefully Noa Isumi will share his results soon.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #37 on: April 28, 2017, 06:23:07 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on April 23, 2017, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: m47mu74nt on April 21, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
:pok:

Any update on this awesome project? or did I missed something somewhere?
Not on my part... I have been rather busy, but hopefully Noa Isumi will share his results soon.
Hi guys. I'm a newbee here and guess I missed something on the coloring of scales.  I LIKE the red toothpick, though.  How was that done?    Question 2 (maybe good for a different thread?)  Has anybody MADE scales out of "stabilized" wood? Does it act more like plastic than wood?  BTW, I love this forum.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #38 on: April 29, 2017, 12:41:58 AM
Quote from: WDY on April 28, 2017, 06:23:07 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on April 23, 2017, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: m47mu74nt on April 21, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
:pok:

Any update on this awesome project? or did I missed something somewhere?
Not on my part... I have been rather busy, but hopefully Noa Isumi will share his results soon.
Hi guys. I'm a newbee here and guess I missed something on the coloring of scales.  I LIKE the red toothpick, though.  How was that done?    Question 2 (maybe good for a different thread?)  Has anybody MADE scales out of "stabilized" wood? Does it act more like plastic than wood?  BTW, I love this forum.

I have two pieces of stabilised birch burl that I am planning on using on a quick project. I plan on gluing them on today/tomorrow but I won't be able to shape them until some time next week when I will return with my findings.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #39 on: May 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Quote from: WDY on April 28, 2017, 06:23:07 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on April 23, 2017, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: m47mu74nt on April 21, 2017, 10:09:17 PM
:pok:

Any update on this awesome project? or did I missed something somewhere?
Not on my part... I have been rather busy, but hopefully Noa Isumi will share his results soon.
Hi guys. I'm a newbee here and guess I missed something on the coloring of scales.  I LIKE the red toothpick, though.  How was that done?    Question 2 (maybe good for a different thread?)  Has anybody MADE scales out of "stabilized" wood? Does it act more like plastic than wood?  BTW, I love this forum.
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #40 on: May 02, 2017, 03:39:28 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on May 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.

What is the protocol?  ???    Is there a link?  :think:
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #41 on: May 02, 2017, 04:19:02 AM
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.
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That's untrue. I have successfully dyed the mini screwdriver, mag glass frame, and tweezers. My usual EDC has 2/3 of these parts dyed (tweezer nub made of metal) Cellidor is a different beast though because it doesn't take heat well and is not like other plastics. I haven't tried with scales yet, but I've had great success with using oil dyes on the other plastic parts.


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Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #42 on: May 02, 2017, 04:19:12 AM
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.
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That's untrue. I have successfully dyed the mini screwdriver, mag glass frame, and tweezers. My usual EDC has 2/3 of these parts dyed (tweezer nub made of metal). Cellidor is a different beast  because it doesn't take heat well and is not like other plastics.

I haven't tried with scales yet, but I've had great success with using oil dyes on the other plastic parts.


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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #43 on: May 02, 2017, 11:23:06 AM
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Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.

That's untrue. I have successfully dyed the mini screwdriver, mag glass frame, and tweezers. My usual EDC has 2/3 of these parts dyed (tweezer nub made of metal) Cellidor is a different beast though because it doesn't take heat well and is not like other plastics. I haven't tried with scales yet, but I've had great success with using oil dyes on the other plastic parts.


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In my case the tweezers did not take the color... didn't think of the other parts, thanks for that info.
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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #44 on: May 02, 2017, 11:37:59 AM
Quote from: MusicMen on May 02, 2017, 03:39:28 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on May 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.

What is the protocol?  ???    Is there a link?  :think:
Well, I used the protocol for coloring synthetic fibers (polyesters) that came with the dye. Unfortunately, I doubt that you can get the same dye.

The dying is performed ad modest to high temperature (about 40°C - 90°C) and might require the addition of salt and/or vinegar.
But all that should be written on the dye you buy.

I think the most commonly used brand is Rit Dye and you should get it at Wallmart
Simple protocol here

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Re: Coloring SAK Scales
Reply #45 on: May 03, 2017, 12:10:20 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on May 02, 2017, 11:37:59 AM
Quote from: MusicMen on May 02, 2017, 03:39:28 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on May 01, 2017, 08:48:49 PM
Regular plastic coloring protocol. Toothpick seems to be the only part that really takes color easily.

What is the protocol?  ???    Is there a link?  :think:
Well, I used the protocol for coloring synthetic fibers (polyesters) that came with the dye. Unfortunately, I doubt that you can get the same dye.

The dying is performed ad modest to high temperature (about 40°C - 90°C) and might require the addition of salt and/or vinegar.
But all that should be written on the dye you buy.

I think the most commonly used brand is Rit Dye and you should get it at Wallmart
Simple protocol here

Thanks for the info and the link.   :cheers:
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