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   Wingdoctor | Dec 19, 2008 05:11am | #1

   It will be much easier, and better looking, to buy the proper wood. Redheart, padauk,  or bloodwood pen blanks are available from many vendors and are very inexpensive. Try WoodTurningz.com for one. Inexpensive and a great selection. Red acrylic blanks are also available if you want to try something other than your requested wood blanks.

   Bruce

   "A man's got to know his limitations." Dirty Harry Calahan
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   BioHaz1906 | Dec 19, 2008 05:16am | #2

   Thanks.  I think I may have some of those in a grab bag from Woodcraft.

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   flairwoodworks | Dec 19, 2008 11:49pm | #3

   I use analine dyes and turn pens. I don't see any problems with dying a solid wood pen blank. I'd apply the red dye in the finishing stage after it's been turned and sanded to completion.

   Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
   (soon to be www.flairwoodworks.com)

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   BioHaz1906 | Dec 20, 2008 07:13am | #4

   Do you just apply it like you would your finish or would you let it soak?

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   flairwoodworks | Dec 21, 2008 03:05am | #5

   I would apply it with a rag and let it dry before proceeding. You can't prevent it from soaking in. I'm sure that your top coat is not water based, so no problem there.Chris @ http://www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com(soon to be http://www.flairwoodworks.com)

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   BioHaz1906 | Dec 21, 2008 07:49am | #6

   Thanks.