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04-13-2009, 09:02 PM
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Sign with what?
Name: Harold
City: Canton
State: NC
County: Haywood
Join Date: Jan 2009
04-13-2009, 09:02 PM
My question is this. When you get to the point that you are brave enough to sign your name to one of your turnings, what kind of pen do you use? I know that a "Sharpie" will bleed on some wood grains and in most cases the branding irons are too large for some bowls.  |
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04-13-2009, 09:07 PM
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Name: Phillip
City: Lexington
State: NC
County: Davidson
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Sign with what?
I haven't got that brave to sign all of my turnings yet - just a couple - but I do sign my scroll saw work and I use either an ink pen or a fine tip sharpie - when I do sign I put one - two coats of clear poly on then sign - I do not have any trouble with the bleeding
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04-13-2009, 09:35 PM
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Name: Bob
City: Hillsborough
State: NC
County: Orange
Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Sign with what?
I sign 'em with a woodburner.
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04-13-2009, 11:46 PM
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Name: Mark
City: Niagara Falls
State: NY
County: Niagara
Join Date: Dec 2008
Age: 51
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Sign with what?
I still use a sharpie to sign my work, applying a few coats of finish then signing will prevent bleeding, adding a few more coats will protect your signature. When you take the time to create anything, you should always sign and date it.
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Niagara Falls, USA
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04-14-2009, 06:27 AM
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Name: Steven
City: Arthur
State: WV
County: Grant
Join Date: Aug 2008
Age: 44
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Re: Sign with what?
I agree with Mark to finish then sign then more finish. That has always worked for me on my scroll work. Steve
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04-14-2009, 06:44 AM
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Name: Mike
City: Westfield
State: NC
County: Stokes
Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 53
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Sign with what?
A wood burner is the most permanent and proper method.
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04-14-2009, 07:59 AM
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Name: Harold
City: Canton
State: NC
County: Haywood
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Re: Sign with what?
Well duh ! I haven't thought of finishing and then trying the "Sharpie". I usually use a branding iron on furniture I make. Thanks!  |
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04-14-2009, 08:32 AM
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Secretary
Name: Trent Mason
City: Raleigh
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Feb 2008
Age: 30
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Re: Sign with what?
I've always used a sharpie. I only sign my name to the ones that I consider very special gifts. Most of the time I just put the date and type of wood/woods/. I've signed them before any finish is applied, but made sure the ink had time to dry. Have also signed them after applying finish, allowing plenty of time for the finish to dry. It would be cool to brand them though. I'm sure there's a sight online where you can order smaller ones. 
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04-14-2009, 11:20 AM
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Name: Gary
City: Dobson
State: NC
County: Surry
Join Date: Jan 2006
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Re: Sign with what?
Someone recommended to me using a pen with archival ink. I have tried this on a couple of pieces and it seems to work OK.
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04-14-2009, 03:49 PM
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Name: David
City: Pittsboro
State: NC
County: Chatham
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 53
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Re: Sign with what?
A fine point sharpie after the finish and a Wife with nice writing!!
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04-15-2009, 11:16 AM
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Events Director
Name: Scott
City: Littleton
State: NC
County: Warren
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Sign with what?
After finishing normally sign with an ultra fine point "sharpie" and then hit it with light coating of spray poly.
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04-15-2009, 12:58 PM
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Name: Mark
City: Concord
State: NC
County: Cabarrus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Sign with what?
Try Pigma Micron pens. Pigment ink and permanent. Doesn't run, smear or feather out. Ben Franklin, Micheal's and AC Moore carry them.
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