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hairstacker
Inking
Post 12 Jan 2020, 23:59 • #1 
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Hi all, when you ink a fiberglass rod do you put varnish over the inked part or just leave it be? Thanks
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fish4steel
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 00:05 • #2 
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I have found India Ink best, then a 50/50 mix of spar to mineral spirits over the text.
Hope this helps.
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hairstacker
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 00:25 • #3 
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Yes this helps. I do have India ink and spar. Could I use paint thinner instead of mineral spirits?
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retiredfisher1
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 10:40 • #4 
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Yes, I do apply varnish over India ink. I don’t thin it, but do wait at least 24 hours to varnish over. Haven’t had a problem yet.
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The Glass Master
SCRIPT
Post 13 Jan 2020, 11:08 • #5 
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Hello
If your going to talk Rod Making you should at least use the proper terms.
"The Script" or "Scripting" is done by hand with Ink.
If you don't clear coat The Script the Ink will flake and fall off .

Tight Lines And Scripted Loops
Andy M
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whrlpool
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 11:12 • #6 
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If you thin, use the product recommended by the manufacturer. I don't think it's necessary either if wiped on over ink that has been allowed to dry. I consider the warm tone of conventional spar varnish a plus on wraps, but if you want more sparkling clarity on a label, a spray can of urethane varnish will do the job very easily and less prone to smearing the lettering,
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The Glass Master
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 13:02 • #7 
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Hello
If I'm just sealing a Script no thinning
Tight Lines And +1 Straight Up Loops
Andy M
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hairstacker
Re: Inking
Post 13 Jan 2020, 16:35 • #8 
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“Script” got it. I have heard that description before but couldn’t think of it in my OP. I’m kind of new to rod building. Thank you all for your great information.
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