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Need OB genius to solve this problem.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:38 pm
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:38 pm
Bought a big arse Bulleit bourbon 1.75L bottle and finished it and want to make a lamp out of it. I've drilled a hole in the back of it already.
Problem is, the glass is clear and I want to give the glass a stain on the inside to simulate the bourbon. I don't want to fill it with tea for obvious problems. I've tried clear polyurethane with stain but it's too brown instead of amber.
What could I pour inside to coat the interior and give it that clear amber look?
TIA.
Problem is, the glass is clear and I want to give the glass a stain on the inside to simulate the bourbon. I don't want to fill it with tea for obvious problems. I've tried clear polyurethane with stain but it's too brown instead of amber. What could I pour inside to coat the interior and give it that clear amber look?
TIA.
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Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:42 pm to bhtigerfan
There are many different stains
Use a different one and experiment on flat glass pane.
Ide mix walnut and red mahogany .....very small amounts.
Use a different one and experiment on flat glass pane.
Ide mix walnut and red mahogany .....very small amounts.
Posted on 4/6/16 at 11:46 pm to MoreOrLes
The clear high gloss poly seems like a perfect base, but I need something with an amber-brown tint. All the stains I've tried are too brown and make a cloudy effect.
What would food coloring do in the poly?
What about an oil based dye?
What would food coloring do in the poly?
What about an oil based dye?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 2:19 am to bhtigerfan
Fill it with cheap whiskey. When you are tired of the lamp, you have two options.
This post was edited on 4/7/16 at 2:36 am
Posted on 4/7/16 at 4:47 am to bhtigerfan
amber bulb inside
Posted on 4/7/16 at 4:48 am to bhtigerfan
LINK
They have an amber stain at the above link, but you might need to mix a couple stains together to reach the desired color.
They have an amber stain at the above link, but you might need to mix a couple stains together to reach the desired color.
This post was edited on 4/7/16 at 4:56 am
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:44 am to bhtigerfan
Can you dilute the stain you used with a clear solvent to get the right color?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:58 am to bhtigerfan
what about amber shellac?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:34 am to bhtigerfan
I don't have anything to add as far as how to accomplish this...but I'd like to see the lamp when you're done 
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:47 am to Woodguy
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amber shellac
I would try this.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 9:53 am to Sparkplug#1
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Fill it with cheap whiskey.
+1
Posted on 4/7/16 at 7:31 pm to DeoreDX
Nailed it. Orange and a couple drops of brown translucent oil based dye mixed with oil based polyurethane.
Took a couple of tries, but I figured it out. Have to use translucent dye instead of paint.
I'll post a pick when done.
Thanks for the help everyone.
Took a couple of tries, but I figured it out. Have to use translucent dye instead of paint.
I'll post a pick when done.
Thanks for the help everyone.
This post was edited on 4/7/16 at 10:19 pm
Posted on 4/7/16 at 7:38 pm to bhtigerfan
Looks good
How much are the Acadiana flags?
How much are the Acadiana flags?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 7:39 pm to bhtigerfan
Try to do it with making a line at the top where it'd be filed at
Posted on 4/7/16 at 7:39 pm to bhtigerfan
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Need OB genius
Ameye two late?
Posted on 4/7/16 at 7:41 pm to Chad504boy
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Try to do it with making a line at the top where it'd be filed at
I was thinking the same thing.
Posted on 4/7/16 at 8:09 pm to Chad504boy
quote:Already thought about that.
Try to do it with making a line at the top where it'd be filed at
I'm thinking put the cap on, turn upside down, insert a long straw through the hole in the bottom and fill with mineral spirits just past the neck. Let it sit for a while, and unscrew the cap. Perfect line.
That or a Q-tip with mineral spirits.
This post was edited on 4/7/16 at 8:10 pm
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