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Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Will Dornan (---.wyom.net)
Date: March 29, 2010 01:27AM

I use a pen with a fine nib to write on fly rods and wondered if there is a good source for gold ink? I have a great bottle of silver that flows nice but I have yet to find a good gold ink. It seems that the gold I have tried has really course pigment. I have tried decals and if I plan ahead I can get them made but I like the pen and ink look. Any suggestions out there?

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: George Forster (---.hsd1.co.comcast.net)
Date: March 29, 2010 02:47AM

Have you tried Testor's model enamel? I haven't used the gold, but I use aluminum and silver, and they work great with a nib pen.

George Forster
Fort Collins, CO

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Andrew Metzger (72.166.145.---)
Date: March 29, 2010 06:35AM

I'll second what George said, I tried inks and pens, but the nib in the testors metallic paint has worked the best so far.

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Ron Weber (---.ph.ph.cox.net)
Date: March 29, 2010 07:33AM

I use the copper, gold, and silver and they all work great

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: March 29, 2010 07:55AM

Will,
I have tried everything - finally got something I like:
"Dr. Ph. Martin's" calligraphy colors #11R. Copper Plate Gold. It was $5.00
www.docmartins.com
I will email you a pic of results later - after I get home from the gym. Best if you seal with a light coat onn CP before covering with thread finish. I also use a good quality pen nib.
Herb

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Herb Ladenheim (---.mia.bellsouth.net)
Date: March 29, 2010 11:29AM

Will,
Pics posted on this site under misc. Sorry for all the glare. But you can get a good idea.
Herb

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Will Dornan (---.wyom.net)
Date: March 30, 2010 12:48AM

Thank you for the suggestions I will start experimenting with testors paints and Herb I like h
Willow the calligraphy color looks - I will be getting some of that too. Thank you again

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: mike burnette (---.rdns.blackberry.net)
Date: March 30, 2010 07:50AM

Testers gold works great.
I have some pictures in photos under my name.
Mikeb

Home Town,Gretna VA

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Gary Henderson (---.mco.bellsouth.net)
Date: March 30, 2010 12:08PM

Jann's Netcraft has gold ink for this very purpose. It works well.

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Mike Bradford (---.war.clearwire-wmx.net)
Date: March 30, 2010 06:21PM

I use the Dr. P.H. Martins ink as well. I prefer their Iridescent colors. These are mixable so you can come up with many different colors. Thin with denatured alcohol. They have reformulated this ink, and the new stuff flows great from the pen. I use to use the Testors paints and they work very well. The Iridescent ink actually glows when it is in the sun light.

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Re: Want Gold Ink for writting on Rods
Posted by: Craig Sawtelle (---.satx.res.rr.com)
Date: March 30, 2010 08:29PM

Have found various brands of acrylic artists ink to work better than anything else, at least for me. A few of them are "FW.", "Permanence", and "Speedball" all found at art supply stores.

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