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Title: looking for green tweed
Post by: john_t on July 05, 2010, 03:34:32 pm: I was thinking about green tweed for a champ build. Any ideas where one might find it if it is available.

thanks john
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: tubesornothing on July 05, 2010, 05:26:09 pm: Swart made dark brown tweed by simply lacquer spray painting the regular tweed. You might be able to the same.
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: bbirling on July 09, 2010, 08:23:01 am: John,

Green Tweed is not available. Also the Tweed produced is coated and is a shade of Yellow. It also depends on where you get it. Some shades are darker than others. You may be able to tint it Blue to get a green color, but you would have to test. I use "Clear" Shellac with Transtint (woodcraft) to modify the color of Tweed cabs I build. You can then topcoat with Lacquer. Or another option is to tint the Lacquer itself. I prefer the shellac as a base coat.
Bruce
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: john_t on July 09, 2010, 11:05:32 am: Bruce, thanks for the reply. I am ready to give up on the green tweed. What about vertical tweed. I cant find that anywhere either. john
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: bbirling on July 10, 2010, 08:41:23 pm: John,

That one is easy. You simply have to buy enough tweed to cut it vertical. it comes 64" wide and the "stripes" run diagonal. For a champ thats not to bad at $30.00 or so a yard retail. I would have to do the math but I would assume at least a yard to do it maybe a bit more. I build cabs as part of my business so I typically buy 50 yards at a time from the source. If you decide to go that route shoot me a PM or an email. I may be able to save you a few bucks.

Bruce
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: john_t on July 12, 2010, 12:15:09 pm: Bruce, thanks for the help. Wow your right that was easy. That never crossed my mine. I am a ways out from finished. Thanks so much for the offer on the tweed.

Thanks again John
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: bluesbear on July 14, 2010, 02:46:41 pm: Just a thought:
I covered an amp in striped blue denim material from a fabric shop, same as you would tweed. It looks great.... but whatever you do, never buy brushed material. I didn't know the difference but I do now! It's slightly fuzzy. After the finish was applied, it was like spiked hair! It took about 20 sanding and finishings to get it smooth. It would have taken 2 with normal material. Maybe you can find striped green denim at a fabric store. It's worth a try. Make sure it's not brushed and you'll be fine.
Good luck,
Dave
Title: Re: looking for green tweed
Post by: tubesornothing on July 14, 2010, 03:45:11 pm: They give the faded jean look by using sanders on the material. I am not surprised it has a lot of hairs.