I'm making some Jokers and Pegs
Stain, clear coat, cut grooves, stain again.
The thing I'd be tempted to try if I didn't want to attempt a proper inlay job would be to route grooves, fill with colored epoxy, sand flat, then drill peg holes.
Use a wood burner with the right tips.
Wood burning with a steel rule for a guide?
Easiest would be a fine point or extra fine point Sharpie after varnishing. Experiment.
I wouldn't attempt an inlay but IMO, you're on the right track. I think laminated stained/died pieces would look cool.
would first put on a clear coat then use painted lines using quality paint
then fix it with one or more clear coats
pretty easy and cheap
i paint on wood like this and use very cheap hobby paint and do not even do the first clear coat but do fix with final clear coats
tempera paint i think is the stuff i used because the colors are very bright
getting the right applicator is important if you want sharp lines
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