well,a while ago I had a guy that wanted a camoflauge colored 8' boat rod for use on cod and haddock. I got some interesting feedback from this forum,one guy said not to clutter it up with too much camo,but no one got really specific how to color the blank,so here's what I did,I had some Krylon camo paint in spray cans so I let her have it with three colors done in large splotchy areas,then Iet it dry overnite,then I brushed permagloss on the rod while it was turning in my lathe with a 3/4"brush,the permagloss dissolved some of the paint and blended in the colors while coating the whole thing nicely,came out looking really nice-after it cured I gave it a 2nd coat ,voila-happy accident

Some times stuff just works out well
just got to give it a shot
remember how you did it just in case you have to do it again !!!

Bill - willierods.com

got any pictures?

I guess it's finally time for me to figure out to post pictures.it may take a while but I will try to get a few pics of this camo rod on here,,,,,,,,,,,frank

Hi Frank,
It's not that difficult especially if a low tech old fart like me can work it out. Size is the biggest problem. You just have to keep making them smaller if they don't load. The software with a digital camera makes it pretty easy to do it. Takes a bit of time to get them done but not difficult. Be aware that you need a seperate login and password for the photo section.
I'd also like to take a look at what you've done.

ESFNEM Col
Port Kembla, NSW
Australia