Really picking up momentum on the ES-335 style guitar. Tonight I had to conquer the tedious task of scraping the binding (white plastic trim) to get all the excess black dye off. This is done by carefully scraping it with a utility knife blade. The entire process took about two and a half hours. Before I started that, I mixed a batch of the purple dye to use on the front of the guitar. The dye comes in powder form so it must be mixed with either water, alcohol or lacquer. Water is the way to go, it's easier and takes longer to dry therefore allowing it to work its way into the grain of the wood better. To get a good consistent mixture, I mixed it with hot water then strained it through a coffee filter to avoid chunks of un-disolved powder. Mixing it before working on the binding allowed the dye enough time to cool before I was ready to use it. After one coat of purple dye, i am IN LOVE with the results! Upon inspection, there are a few areas that will have to be sanded again and then more dye applied to get a good, even finish. I'm going to try not to make it any darker as i like the "pop" this has as it is. Looks great with the contrasting black back and sides and that white binding! Tomorrow, once the dye has dried enough, I'll make another photo or two with some of the gold hardware sitting on the guitar just to show you how pretty it's going to be!
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