Painting wood grain onto wooden butt extensions

[Kensal Rise]

I've availed myself of Mark's talents many times. And in my opinion, no one in America can do what he does so well - gunstock magic!

[Bindlestiff]

Originally Posted by John Campbell

I've availed myself of Mark's talents many times.

Several years ago I saw a gun that had this done to it and I was amazed. I wonder, does this hold up under the test of time? If a gun that has had this done to it is taken into the field and exposed to normal wear, how long until it starts to show. Is the process really a paint or is it a stain that penetrates the wood?