Hi all,
I've recently begun trying my hand at a few pens.
I like the BLO/CA finish that I saw on youtube, so I've been trying that.
When I finish the pen body on the lathe and apply the BLO/CA, it looks awesome, glossy and wet looking.
However, by the time I get the pen assembled, it appears to have absorbed all the CA. Not only is it not glossy, but it looks like I can see the open grain.
What am I doing wrong?
I've recently begun trying my hand at a few pens.
I like the BLO/CA finish that I saw on youtube, so I've been trying that.
When I finish the pen body on the lathe and apply the BLO/CA, it looks awesome, glossy and wet looking.
However, by the time I get the pen assembled, it appears to have absorbed all the CA. Not only is it not glossy, but it looks like I can see the open grain.
What am I doing wrong?