How to Darken/Age Bone?

[Gautier]

I have a Case Peanut in "dark" redbone that isn't very dark at all, particularly the pile side, as I could live with the mark side. Definitely looks nothing like the pictures I saw online prior to ordering. So, my question is; Does anyone know of a way to darken or age the bone scales? Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Gautier

 

[Armadew]

I've had good results with black tea.:thumbup:

 

[Gautier]

Tea huh? So, just soak it in a cup of tea or boil a pot and drop it in or...?


Gautier

 

[kc custom]

If you wanted to darken it to the darker "redbone" color either dark brown, or
deep mahogany in fiebings oil dye (not their regular leather dye).
Ken.

 

[Armadew]

Tea huh? So, just soak it in a cup of tea or boil a pot and drop it in or...?


Gautier

Just paint it on while it's still warm and repeat the process until it gets to your preferred color. I did this with a reproduction of a medieval dagger I was aging.

 

[Gautier]

Thanks for the advice guys.


Gautier