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Red Pagoda

Project by bibb posted 425 days ago 1473 views 11 times favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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


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Kerux

512 posts in 778 days


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

2249 posts in 485 days


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.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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trifern

7894 posts in 661 days


posted 425 days ago

Great design with an awesome finish. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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Dusty56

3462 posts in 582 days


posted 425 days ago

W O W !!!!! This is remarkable : ) The figure is incredible !

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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savannah505

978 posts in 481 days


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.

-- Dan Wiggins

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Bigbuck

1366 posts in 558 days


posted 425 days ago

Very nice, that finish is something else.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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tomd

216 posts in 665 days


posted 425 days ago

Stunning box, quite charming design and finish. Well done.

-- Tom D

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pokieone

92 posts in 513 days


posted 425 days ago

Great wood and a wonderful finish.

Mike

-- I will not preach, nor will I be silent.

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SteveKorz

2030 posts in 608 days


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

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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Blake

2756 posts in 769 days


posted 425 days ago

You dye, I die. Beautiful. Amazing effect and great design.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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woodyone

234 posts in 486 days


posted 425 days ago

beautiful wood, i have never seen anyone dye wood like that before and great design. Well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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Christopher

563 posts in 814 days


posted 425 days ago

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!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

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NY_Rocking_Chairs

435 posts in 492 days


posted 425 days ago

Awesome, did you use the RIT dye or is there another write-up or link that details the dye job?

-- Rich, WNY, www.nyrockingchairs.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7036 posts in 1194 days


posted 425 days ago

A very unique look, & beautiful creation.

Check out this video, of a pagoda box cover.

On wood magazine.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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CharlieM1958

7632 posts in 1113 days


posted 425 days ago

Spectacular quilting, and I love what you did with the color.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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cobbler

242 posts in 685 days


posted 424 days ago

Beautiful piece. The process really seams to have given you
a great look.
Thanks for posting.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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Wingstress

211 posts in 409 days


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

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bibb

112 posts in 425 days


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

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mmh

1385 posts in 617 days


posted 371 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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matt garcia

716 posts in 566 days


posted 371 days ago

STUNNING!! GORGEOUS!! Wanna come over and finish a project of mine???

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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