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I found this great piece of quilted maple and wanted to experiment with a three step dye process like the guitar builders do. The colors seemed to have an Asian feel so I came up with this prototype for a jewelry box based on a Chinese pagoda.
Think I’ll do another of these, larger with two drawers.
-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com






























20 comments so far
Kerux
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posted 425 days ago
I must say, you really made that maple “POP.”
Now, what is the process you used?
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 425 days ago
That color really brought out the figure!! Kerux said it. It really “POPPED”. I’m interested in the products and process as well.
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trifern
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posted 425 days ago
Great design with an awesome finish. Thanks for sharing.
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Dusty56
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W O W !!!!! This is remarkable : ) The figure is incredible !
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savannah505
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posted 425 days ago
Very sweet, I am also interested in how you finished this. Have you ever heard of pigeon blood? It is a color found on a lot of chinese pottery, from awhile back. I haven’t seen it in a long time, but this reminds me of the brilliance it has.
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Bigbuck
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posted 425 days ago
Very nice, that finish is something else.
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tomd
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Stunning box, quite charming design and finish. Well done.
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pokieone
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posted 425 days ago
Great wood and a wonderful finish.
Mike
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SteveKorz
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posted 425 days ago
bibb- That’s awesome… simply beautiful. You need to show us a blog on the process that you used.
I love that color combination… well done!!
Hey, also- Welcome To LumberJocks!!
—Steve
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Blake
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posted 425 days ago
You dye, I die. Beautiful. Amazing effect and great design.
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woodyone
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posted 425 days ago
beautiful wood, i have never seen anyone dye wood like that before and great design. Well done.
Woody.
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Christopher
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I agree with the others, the color is stunning! It is surprisingly deep and seems saturated throughout the wood to give it a depth not seen in most stains. Very cool!
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NY_Rocking_Chairs
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posted 425 days ago
Awesome, did you use the RIT dye or is there another write-up or link that details the dye job?
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 425 days ago
A very unique look, & beautiful creation.
Check out this video, of a pagoda box cover.
On wood magazine.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 425 days ago
Spectacular quilting, and I love what you did with the color.
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cobbler
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posted 424 days ago
Beautiful piece. The process really seams to have given you
a great look.
Thanks for posting.
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Wingstress
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posted 403 days ago
I don’t have any experience with dye, but after looking at that box, I’d like to learn. Are there any books or websites you would recommend. You mentioned a 3 step process. Is it published anywhere? Thanks
Great Box! Great Colors! and Great Design!
-- Tom, Simsbury, CT
bibb
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posted 372 days ago
Tom, I put some notes about the process that I used in my blog. Check it out and let me know if you have questions
-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com
mmh
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posted 371 days ago
Absolutely gorgeous!
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matt garcia
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posted 371 days ago
STUNNING!! GORGEOUS!! Wanna come over and finish a project of mine???
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