estesbubba Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 In the past I've used walnut sawdust mixed with epoxy for knots but since walnut knots are so dark i think darker would look better. I was wondering if ebony Timbermate might look better? Or is there anything i could mix with epoxy to make it dark? Any ideas for small knots (and pith) like these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dknapp34 Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Transtint dye with epoxy would work. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I use Speedball ink. A couple of drops does the job, and it's supposed to be color fast. When I try to fill pinhole knots like those I put a dab of tinted ink on and then take an exacto knife and poke down into the hole to try to evacuate the air at the bottom and get the epoxy down inside. A hair dryer can help to make it run down and eliminate bubbles. Don't try to fill the holes on the first pour. Just get your base down and try to overfill the knots later so you can plane/sand them flush. It often takes one last little layer to fill the tiny pores caused by bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I would keep some dust in the mix, so the fill isn't unnaturally black. Or use a dark brown dye/ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I just filled some small ones with West system epoxy. I did tests with plain epoxy, 1, 2, and 3 drops of walnut colored dye. In the end I thought the one with no dye looked most natural so I went with that. Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 Another vote for the Transtint and WS epoxy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 10 hours ago, TIODS said: Another vote for the Transtint and WS epoxy.. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I use a lot of walnut for a one man shop. I use a drop or two of Transtint black in epoxy as mentioned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted February 4, 2017 Report Share Posted February 4, 2017 I just used "Cushings Perfection Direct Dye" in turquoise mixed into a little 5-minute epoxy. It's used for paint, I think-I got it in an art store. Once dry it looks black. I originally wanted the blue color for a project, but it didn't end up blue. My guess is any dark dye will work. I've also used a few drops of India ink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 +1 on the transtint dye and epoxy. I just did it this past week...used TT dark brown, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Well I have some India ink in my shop which I used to ebonize ash and put a few drops in some epoxy. Tried it on a piece that will be hidden and will see how it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post estesbubba Posted February 6, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 6, 2017 India ink in epoxy looks pretty good wiped with mineral spirits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMasco Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I just use ca glue straight. It works especially nice on walnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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