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Comment by Paul Doug on August 27, 2013 at 7:53am

To be honest, Richard, I am not sure.  This was made in 2009, but I think I used painters tape also. Maybe I just lucked out.  They have a fairly new tape out I think called Frog Tape that you should try.  It is green.  I used it on a kayak I built to put on an accent line and it worked great.  After you put it on you can run a damp cloth or sponge over it and it makes a seal along the edge.  Then you stain or paint.

Comment by Richard White on August 27, 2013 at 7:16am

Yours is beautiful, I love the tailpiece! It reminds me of a pirate ship! I notice you stained the bottom of the box (top of the uke). How do you go about that? I also stained my uke, & we both used the same box too.  Did you use painters tape around the edges? I did, but had a problem with seepage from the stain under the tape which partially stained the paper edge. I'm looking at yours, & I don't see any discoloration of the paper edges. I could use any & all tips you may have. Thanks!

Comment by Nathan King on September 19, 2009 at 7:24am

Incredible and inspiring. Awesome work!

Comment by Paul Doug on August 25, 2009 at 3:11pm

No. I try not to do through necks, just my preference.

Comment by spencer on August 25, 2009 at 4:34am

looks great...is that neck-thru?