For some reason when I applied the tru oil over the stamp ink (got that idea from youtube) I was using it turned to poo, the acrylic however holds its color very well when TO is applied. Also the markers im using to draw the poison ivy figure would "bleed" into the grain making the edges quite blurry. This problem has also been eliminated with the acrylic paint.
Don't be afraid to lightly brush on coats if you are worried about dragging the finish all over the place if applying finish with a rag. Only other option is to use a spray for the headstock to protect the poison ivy figure.