LesLawrence Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The bone pins I purchased to replace my plastic ones are stark white. I would like a nice creamy aged look. What's the secret recipe? I was thinking maybe soaking them in coffee. Is this off the wall? Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The bone pins I purchased to replace my plastic ones are stark white. I would like a nice creamy aged look. What's the secret recipe? I was thinking maybe soaking them in coffee. Is this off the wall? Les Yes, that's completly off the wall and and one of the first signs of senility. Everyone knows you soak them in tea! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWilson Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 The bone pins I purchased to replace my plastic ones are stark white. I would like a nice creamy aged look. What's the secret recipe? I was thinking maybe soaking them in coffee. Is this off the wall? Les Yes' date=' that's completely off the wall and one of the first signs of senility! Everyone knows you soak them in tea!lol[/size'] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Unless someone in the household chews Red Man or Day's Work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Soaked Tea bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've heard of people soaking them in dark tea and reaching the results you're looking for. Coffee may work as well, but haven't heard of that one (yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Anyone know how porous bone pins are? We used to use tea to antique linens and it works quite well. But, the item has to be porous enough to absorb it, otherwise it just sits on the top and will rub off with even the lightest abrasion. That's why you'll see old tea-stained bone china (which obviously is finished with a varnish of some sort) that comes clean easily with SoftScrub or the like. If the pins are porous enough to absorb the tea, it might work. There was a long thread about this on The Other Forum awhile back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Anyone know how porous bone pins are? We used to use tea to antique linens and it works quite well. But' date=' the item has to be porous enough to absorb it, otherwise it just sits on the top and will rub off with even the lightest abrasion. That's why you'll see old tea-stained bone china (which obviously is finished with a varnish of some sort) that comes clean easily with SoftScrub or the like. If the pins are porous enough to absorb the tea, it might work. There was a long thread about this on The Other Forum awhile back.[/quote'] I've been told that tea is what Bob Colosi uses to dye his "vintage pins". All materials are porous. It's just the degree that varies. I don't see any one using Softscrub on their pins. I've had some Bob C. vintage pins for over a year now, and they're still doing fine (knock on wood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I've been told that tea is what Bob Colosi uses to dye his "vintage pins". All materials are porous. It's just the degree that varies. I don't see any one using Softscrub on their pins. I've had some Bob C. vintage pins for over a year now' date=' and they're still doing fine (knock on wood).[/quote'] But does he dye them and THEN apply a varnish/finishing compound of some sort? That's what I meant. I know no one would take SoftScrub to their bone pins, but my point was if the dye is just sitting on the top and didn't penetrate the pin, it would eventually just rub off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 But does he dye them and THEN apply a varnish/finishing compound of some sort? That's what I meant. I know no one would take SoftScrub to their bone pins' date=' but my point was if the dye is just sitting on the top and didn't penetrate the pin, it would eventually just rub off.[/quote'] Doesn't seem to be any finish over the top. Also, not to be gross or anything, but it would be the same thing as not brushing your teeth. People who drink tea and coffee get stains on their teeth, even with regular brushing. Most of it's not removed until you go to the dentist and get them professionally cleaned with abrasives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLawrence Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Doesn't seem to be any finish over the top. Also' date=' not to be gross or anything, but it would be the same thing as not brushing your teeth. People who drink tea and coffee get stains on their teeth, even with regular brushing. Most of it's not removed until you go to the dentist and get them professionally cleaned with abrasives. [/quote'] Yes, the color of my teeth was exactly what I am looking for. Or at least before I got them ZOOM whitened. ;-) Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLawrence Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Yes' date=' that's completely off the wall and one of the first signs of senility! [/size'] Thanks for pointing that out. I drink the coffee to keep those brain neurons firing. So the remaining question is whether to use decaf or regular. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I wonder if the tea treatment effects the Bone in a negative way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I wonder if the tea treatment effects the Bone in a negative way? I don't see how it could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 One other thought, FWIW, I don't think I'd ever buy "vintage" or dyed pins again. Not because they don't look good, but in all honesty, after you put the pin in the hole, there's not much left showing. Especially if you get any inlays, which I did. I suppose if you didn't have inlays, there would be more to see, but with the inlays, there's not much left to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Can't go wrong with Red Man or Beechnut, Just don't swallow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Are the vintage/dyed ones more expensive? I definitely don't want the abalone inlay anyway because it looks too much like fish eyes to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Are the vintage/dyed ones more expensive? I definitely don't want the abalone inlay anyway because it looks too much like fish eyes to me. Depends if you dye them yourself or not. :-s/ Bob C. sells his "vintage" pins for $7.00 more per set than the regular bone pins. http://www.guitarsaddles.com/pricing.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 You could save a bundle by doing your pins with your morning cup of tea and toast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news36 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I darkened the bone pins on my D-50 with tea, I did it twice, the first just a short while in the tea, the second time a couple of minutes, it was med-strong tea, put the pins in a strainer so you can check on their progress, as they darken they do so slightly unevenly which I like, (any scratches you have on the pins could get darker) anyway it reduces the golf ball effect of bright white bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesLawrence Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Well, I have them sitting in a bowl of dark tea. A couple of minutes doesn't get the color I'm looking for. They'll soak overnite. And yes, they don't stain evenly. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I darkened the bone pins on my D-50 with tea' date=' I did it twice, the first just a short while in the tea, the second time a couple of minutes, it was med-strong tea, put the pins in a strainer so you can check on their progress, as they darken they do so slightly unevenly which I like, (any scratches you have on the pins could get darker) anyway it reduces the golf ball effect of bright white bone. [img']http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm2/news36/pin2.jpg[/img] Now you should do the saddle so it matches. :D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news36 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I think I like the contrast of the white bridge for now, but I can always steep it if I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I think I like the contrast of the white bridge for now' date=' but I can always steep it if I like.[/quote'] True. I thought the reason you didn't like the original pins was because of their "stark white color"? The saddle is also "stark white". It doesn't look bad, but like you said, there is a contrast. Glad the pin experiment worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Well Les, what's the status on the soaking bridge pins? Did you get the shade you were looking for? Love to see pictures....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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