| Project by trifern | posted 101 days ago | 400 views | 1 time favorited | 28 comments | ![]() |
This is an experiment in finishing techniques. The vessel is turned from Catalpa. It measures 4” tall by 6.5” wide. It is finished with black leather dye, wipe-on poly, liming wax, and Briwax. The next one I will use lacquer to get a better seal on the dye. The dye kept bleeding through and contaminating the liming wax. Although not perfect, I like the subtle gradations of color. It kind of reminds me of some more exotic and much more expensive timbers. Let me know what you all think.
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28 comments so far
jockmike2
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posted 101 days ago
I think it’s pretty neat. Exotic I guess would explain it better. Is it done bleeding now after it dried? It looks very much like Gabon Ebony. Very pretty grain Joe.
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odie
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posted 101 days ago
trifern, I also tool leather. I hope you don’t mind, I’m going to steal your leather dye idea. That looks great !
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rikkor
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posted 101 days ago
I like it. The grain just sings out.
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Dennis Zongker
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posted 101 days ago
That is beauitful. Excellent craftsmanship! Do you ever sleep? You must have a bed right next to your lathe. LOL. My company does a lot of turning, for are custom furniture. A lot of times we are to busy to keep up with the lathe work. If I sent you drawings would be able to give me a price and lead time and shipping cost, no finishing, We finish each piece here in are spray room. Thanks.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 101 days ago
oh wow… that colouration and lines is stunning!!!!
Beautiful
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Bigbuck
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Very nice, I like the way the color came out.
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John Gray
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posted 101 days ago
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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craven
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posted 101 days ago
Great piece, Trifern. Ironically, we were just talking last night about experimenting with some black dye on ash lumber for a new project. We think we’ll try your recipe, it turned out beautiful! Any new status on the bleeding problem?... is it still happening?
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trifern
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posted 101 days ago
It is dry to the touch and general handling. New coats of wax do lift the dye up a bit. I would definitely recommend sealing it with lacquer. I was just too impatient. I did not want to run to the store and purchase some.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
CharlieM1958
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posted 101 days ago
I love the look if this finish, Joe!
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Jimboe
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posted 101 days ago
wow …i really like the color …i will have to try that some time .Where do you get the dye ??
trifern
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posted 101 days ago
Jimboe, I purchased the dye from a cobler who runs a shoe repair store in Champaign, IL.
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Napaman
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posted 101 days ago
beautiful…I have never seen or hear of this wood…very nice…
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savannah505
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HI Joe – Again I must say that it looks great!!! Well done, and what a compliment from Dennis!! About the leather dye, I have been using it as touch up in spots for stone work, on black stone for many years. Sometimes the stone has cracks or spots that I need to reach deep in side and make black, I also use the brown in some cases, it’s one of my secrets in my finish work when I need it. Since it is alcohol based, it makes me think of using shellac to seal the pores, and I would try not to soak it, as it enters the pores and will bleed back, as you know. I would use a couple of wipe on coats. I am wondering if you would have a reaction with the laquer if it is not thoroughly dry. I have laquered wood with this on it, but waited awhile to make sure it was good and dry. I hope this helps you. By the way, it’s the same dye as in a sharpie. Is there any alcohol in your waxes?
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Lboy
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posted 100 days ago
This is very cool! I like the finish.
Bob #2
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I like your result. The idea of pushing the finish to a different level is very novel.
I’ve seen vessels dyed but they don’t really show well.
This one is unique.
Bob
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brianinpa
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I like the way the grain lines pop. Another terrific turing.
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teenagewoodworker
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i love the way the color came out. it looks so cool. i think exotic is a good way to describe it!
scottb
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on second glance it looks more like stone than wood. neat.
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cobbler
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posted 100 days ago
A paying gig. How about that.
Sounds like Dennis has made you a great offer.
Oh, by the way, I really like the bowl. I think
the finish went well for the first try.
Thanks for posting.
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trifern
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Thanks for all the kind remarks. I really appreciate them all.
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Rj
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posted 99 days ago
Super cool Trifern = Two Thumbs up. I could see this going on a stone center piece. (I’m a good friend of Dan = he knows his stuff)
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Grumpy
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posted 99 days ago
Thats a great effect Trifern.
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alholstein
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posted 99 days ago
Trifern,
That is definitely a keeper. It is a very classic shape for a pottery bowl but the finish is really great, keep experimenting and showing us your results.
Al
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Michael Brailsford
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posted 98 days ago
It brought out the grain very nicely.
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thetimberkid
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Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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Woodhacker
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posted 90 days ago
Wow Joe, another great turning. I’ve never seen this type of finishing before A++ on creativity. Thanks for posting it.
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bfd
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Great finish I have always wanted to try this type of finish with the darker dye stain and followed by a liming aplication. Awesome Trifern!
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