Dyed some handles today

[glennbad]

The RenWax may provide a protective coating of sorts, but I'm not sure it would seal the dye in.

 

[singin50]

I would agree with you, Glenn! It has never sealed any dye I've used.

 

[Ratbert]

Good job!

Thank you @deltaboy

I did a 56 too. No before shots though.

I did add a bit of darker color to my new Goldenrod Jig #44 this past week. I don't have a before shot, but never really liked the lighter yellow color at the bolsters, so I mixed up and added some Potassium Permanganate. When you mix it up in water, it looks very dark purple and in fact applies that way too! It can be scary if you've never used it before, but once it dries it becomes a lighter brown shade. I applied this with a Qtip, so you can really control the amount of color enhancement you want, as you go.

Guys, those both look great! Where does one buy Potassium Permanganate? Do you have to heat the solution up?

Dynamite dye jobs on that pair in the original post, Ratbert !
I also enjoyed seeing some of the other examples that others posted here, too. Some of the ones I ooohed over were by Ramrodmb , @Wurrwulf , and @Travman .
So many projects involving pocket knives that I'd like to try: leather work, dying handles, reprofiling blades, sharpening techniques, whittling projects, photography-related skills, etc. !!

- GT

Thanks, Gary! I also like seeing the knives being modded and hearing about the different methods. Hopefully more will be added to the thread!

The RenWax may provide a protective coating of sorts, but I'm not sure it would seal the dye in.

I would agree with you, Glenn! It has never sealed any dye I've used.

Thanks guys...I’ll see if the colorfastness improves a little with time.

 

[singin50]

No, it’s very simple. Just put a little water in a bowl, then add a small bit of the powder to the water. Mix it up and ready to use! You can buy it on the bay, just get the 1 ounce bottle.

 

[Ramrodmb]

Yes, I got mine the same place as Perry.
Just a note of caution: PP can react violently with some substances other than water. Ask me how I know. I like to experiment lol and I would not recommend mixing it with rubbing alcohol or glycerin of any kind as it will burst into flames if conditions are right.

MIX WITH WATER ONLY!