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Step 5Stain and Finish
Stain or varnish aren't strictly necessary, but again I wanted a little bit nicer looking guitar.
After sanding you will need to wash off any sawdust before applying the stain. Wet the wood with the stain thoroughly and wipe off any excess before letting it dry.
My guitar is fretless, but I used a Sharpie to add fret markers to the neck. This wasn't the best choice, since the clear coat caused the lines to run a bit. You could probably use some acrylic paint instead, or some countersunk nails to mark the frets. There are many other ways of making frets if you want them; I've seen cigar box guitars with nails and wooden matches for frets.
Spraying on the clear-coat is best done in a well-ventilated area, and a face mask doesn't hurt either. Hang up all the pieces with wire or string and add thin layers slowly to prevent runs. When the first layer is dry you can wet sand with a high-grit sandpaper, then spray a second coat.
After sanding you will need to wash off any sawdust before applying the stain. Wet the wood with the stain thoroughly and wipe off any excess before letting it dry.
My guitar is fretless, but I used a Sharpie to add fret markers to the neck. This wasn't the best choice, since the clear coat caused the lines to run a bit. You could probably use some acrylic paint instead, or some countersunk nails to mark the frets. There are many other ways of making frets if you want them; I've seen cigar box guitars with nails and wooden matches for frets.
Spraying on the clear-coat is best done in a well-ventilated area, and a face mask doesn't hurt either. Hang up all the pieces with wire or string and add thin layers slowly to prevent runs. When the first layer is dry you can wet sand with a high-grit sandpaper, then spray a second coat.
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