Cigar Ash

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.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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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I like it. The grain just sings out.

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.

-- Dennis Zongker

oh wow… that colouration and lines is stunning!!!!
Beautiful

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice, I like the way the color came out.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

BEAUTIFUL!!!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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?

-- let the chips fly!

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.

I love the look if this finish, Joe!

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

wow …i really like the color …i will have to try that some time .Where do you get the dye ??

Jimboe, I purchased the dye from a cobler who runs a shoe repair store in Champaign, IL.

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

beautiful…I have never seen or hear of this wood…very nice…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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?

-- Dan Wiggins

This is very cool! I like the finish.

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

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

I like the way the grain lines pop. Another terrific turing.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

i love the way the color came out. it looks so cool. i think exotic is a good way to describe it!

on second glance it looks more like stone than wood. neat.

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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.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I really appreciate them all.

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

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)

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Thats a great effect Trifern.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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

-- Al Holstein

It brought out the grain very nicely.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Wow Joe, another great turning. I’ve never seen this type of finishing before A++ on creativity. Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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!

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com