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[Bazza12]

Hi all. Has any one ever tried to or knows how to re-colour black bone buttons, whose tops are now beginging to show the original colour due to age/wear & tear. These belong on my 48 key English Lachenal, which I am contemplating restoration. Thanks for any replies.

[mdarnton]

I use a lot of India ink in my shop for this kind of job, but not on bone. I suspect it would do the job, though.

[Bazza12]

Thanks for that info. It might be worth a try.

[wunks]

You could try an ebony touch up pen (like a magic marker but made for various woods).  Minwax makes them among others. 

[Bazza12]

Thanks for the info. I'll try that if I can find the item.