Can I patch a chip in a bone handle with epoxy?

[treefarmer]

I have a Case XX 6233 that a a chip out of the scale on the off side and am sure it can be repaired with epoxy. I am looking for suggestions on how to color the Loctite Epoxy to match the original scale color. Thanks for any help in this matter. Treefarmer

[Joe Dirt]

X 2

..... Joe

[Joe Dirt]

What is the Base of the modern 2 part epoxies?

Will the potassium pomegranate used to dye bone blend with the Base or will it just suspend it?

..... Joe

[whitebuffalo58]

Laquer based wood stains.

[Joe Dirt]

Would that be flat, semi-gloss, or gloss, WB?

I never would have guessed it! I thought it would be a polymer.

Thanks!

..... Joe

[whitebuffalo58]

Old furniture repair/restoration trick. It does slow up the drying time, so 5-minute epoxy works best. Use the pigment from the bottom of the can for best results. A little dab'll do.

[muskrat man]

^^^^ what he said^^^^