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dianenancy
Dec 6, 2011, 05:21 PM
I have bought my granddaughter a hickory ( unfinished ) youth custom bow for christmas she wants it to be ky.(wildcats) blue. Which would be the best way to go paint 0r dye ? Followed by a coat of sealer.

ma0641
Dec 6, 2011, 06:26 PM
Dye will penetrate better than paint and will not chip off. I't may raise the grain a bit but just carefully sand with 320 or higher and then polyurethane or another finish.