Refinish Ebony Sharps & Ivory

[Avery Todd]

List,

    While we're on this general subject, what do you all use to re-paint 
the sides of
the sharp keys? Black lacquer? Paint? If the lacquer, where can one find it 
in small
quantities?

Avery

At 11:36 PM 02/28/00 -0500, you wrote:
>Terry,
>Right track! Use some black aniline dye stain ( assuming they are ebony) and
>follow with Watco or other real danish oil finish. I have good results
>applying with a "Q" tip. Let it dry a bit and follow with another coat. Let
>dry o'nite and repeat. Do this as many times as you think appropriate. When
>you have it where you like you can either leave it or knock down the sheen
>with 4/0 wool if you so desire.