Bone Black
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To darken a stock:
Tap out a little bit of bone black and pour a little bit of finishing oil into separate piles on a non-absorbent surface. First, dampen the brush a little bit in the finishing oil and then pick up a little bit of the bone black with the tip of the brush. Then, to distribute the bone black throughout the oil, rub the bristles of the brush around a bit on a non-absorbent surface.
If the tip of the brush is too wet, pick up more bone black and distribute throughout the bristles again. The brush can also be dried by working the tip on a paper towel. Once you have achieved a thin, dry, dark finish, apply it by rubbing it around and working it into the low spots onto the stock. Repeat this process of loading the brush and applying to the stock until one very thin coat is on the stock.
Multiple applications since one is never enough. Layers will need to be built up to darken the stock.
This does a great job of adding an aged patina to the stock. I followed Jim's tutorial. It took four light applications to achieve the results I wanted.
Great product. Easy to use but must be patient to get your desired results.
I was wanting to "age" my Great Plains Rifle. Unfortunately I don't get to shoot it as often as I would like, so I cheated a little. Use this product with Kibler's gunstock sealer. It's a great product from a great outfit!
This really lends a convincing patina to the stock. Looks like India ink, but goes on in feathery layers. Got plenty left over for future kits.
The Bone Black worked perfectly to allow me to blend some darker areas into the stock while I was applying the second coat of finish.
This product worked great!
Great material 1st time using it and worked great!
I added some of the bone black pigment to Danish Oil to give the model cannon carriage a touch of realism. Worked well.
I used a he Bone Black as a final touch on my Virginia rifle build. It gave a rifle that nice “old” look I was looking for and filled any light colored spots and gave the engraving some contrast. Essential if you want an aged worn look.
Works great, takes a little time to learn to use it
First time using it and I believe I did pretty good. Mixed well with the polymerized Tung I was using. Your video helped, so thank you.
Kevin
The Bone Black did exactly what I wanted, my rifle looks like it's 50 years old and gets used a lot but never mistreated. I like it!
Great product! Achieved the patina I wanted. Easy to use.
Real handy to force an aged look on something.
Start with very little and work up a bit in areas where wear would occur. A little goes a very long way.
Very satisfied with the finished product.
Watching the instructional video on youtube really helped!
A+......good stuff.
With a little trial & error it worked better than I would have expected. Wonderful product
Black as the ace of spades. Works well to darken by following directions.
Had a stock repair just forward of the lock that I didn't get the epoxy colored enough to match the wood. Used Jim's youtube video as an example. 3 or 4 light coats down the front of the lock and a light coat all the way out the barrel channel edge . Now just looks well used. Can't tell it's there!
Excellent product it did the job perfectly. Customer service is awesome. I highly recommend Kibler Longrifle
The bone black face the stock just the right touch for the feel of antiquity that I was looking for. Watch the video Jim does and it’s super easy. I have the cherry stock and it is BEAUTIFUL with the bone black on it!
Mix with a few drops of Tru-Oil, consistency should be nearly dry. Use a stabbing motion with the brush, I use a stiff brush, half and inch wide. Once the desired affect has been created, allow to fully cure, so twenty four hours. Then buff with 4 0000 steel wooll, lightly buff is key. Tru-Oil requires a mechanical bond to bind itself to. Then proceeded with three additional coats of Tru-Oil, buffing in between coats. Once the final coat has been applied, use automotive rubbing compound to achieve a dulled semi gloss finish. Remove any residue and apply wax and wipe off. This finish method is absolutely Stuning. Bone Black also does well to fill small gaps in inlays and wood anomalies. Hope that this helps someone.
I used a little on my SMR kit and it looks great !!
I made my own for years. I’ll never do that again. This stuff is Great
Bone black along with the YouTube video worked just right. Great product.
Bone Black
Works great!
Shipping
Liquid Shipping
Liquids will not ship in the kit box. There are different regulations that apply to the chemicals that we sell and they will need to ship ground, when the kits will ship USPS Priority Mail. Plus, it would really stink if a liquid were to leak on your beautiful new kit!
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If you have questions, feel free to email us at info@kiblerslongrifles.com or give us a call at 330-551-5844. Even if you have to leave a message, we promise to get back with you right away. Bree can answer most questions and she will be sure to ask Jim when needed.
