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Hi all,

I've now applied around 6 or 7 coats of oil to my neck and head, and have decided I'd just like to squiggle my signature on the headstock.

What options do I have? Could I just use a marker pen/sharpie and write straight on? Or is it worth ordering a transfer/decal?

I planned to add the signature now, then coat the final layers of oil to finish. Any suggestions would be most helpful

Use a paint pen found at you local art supplier. Sharpie will dissolve into a runny mess under a coat of finish.

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Brian

You never know what you are capable of until you actually try.

https://www.howardguitarsdelaware.com/

There's this option:


Incidentally, that's also an oil varnish finish.

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A man hears what he wants to hear, and disreguards the rest. Paul Simon

that looks really nice, but I think with my skill I'd probably carve a line down the entire neck and into my hand!