Video I found of a man "Woodgraining" bikes.

[LittleBlueTrike]

I thought this was an interesting link. Please delete this if this was shared already

http://blip.tv/etsy/process-woodgrain-bike-frames-5262886

 

[Bendix]

that is very cool! thanks for posting it!! 8)

 

[aka_locojoe]

That was really neat. Thanks.

 

[deorman]

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[gowjobs]

That was great! Inspiration for a few future builds, I'm guessing!

 

[LittleBlueTrike]

Glad you peeps liked it My Hubby, LowPowerD liked it as well.

 

[StepChld]

I think i know what my next project bike is going to look like! Cool! :wink:

 

[DHrider]

thanks... great vid

 

[Spokeshave]

Very cool. Gets me wanting to try it.

 

[Spincycle]

Thanks for posting that link. What I don't understand is how he can hold a freshly painted bike and put brush strokes in it at the same time? Would'nt his hand screw up the paint? Also is his clear coat tinted? How does the clear cause the color to go from yellow to brown?

 

[StepChld]

Thanks for posting that link. What I don't understand is how he can hold a freshly painted bike and put brush strokes in it at the same time? Would'nt his hand screw up the paint? Also is his clear coat tinted? How does the clear cause the color to go from yellow to brown?

not having actually done tis sorta thing before, here's how'd I do it.
1) spraypaint the lighter base coat (the yellow layer) and let dry completely
2) dry brush the darker coat (medium brown layer) and let dry completely
3) airbrush the wood stain
4) clear coat everything

Step 2 is the only one I'm unclear on. I know you have to use an actual brush, but how much paint to load the brush w/ will take some testing before I try it on the actual bike.
*****went back and watched the video again (it had been a few days) ...uhmm yeah. How did he keep from messing the paint up w/ fingerprints? :shock: :?