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Project by trifern posted 442 days ago 608 views 1 time favorited 28 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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.

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


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jockmike2

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posted 442 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.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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odie

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posted 442 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 !

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

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rikkor

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posted 442 days ago

I like it. The grain just sings out.

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 442 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.

-- Dennis Zongker

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MsDebbieP

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posted 442 days ago

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

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

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Bigbuck

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posted 442 days ago

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

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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John Gray

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posted 442 days ago

BEAUTIFUL!!!

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

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craven

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posted 442 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?

-- let the chips fly!

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trifern

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posted 442 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.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 442 days ago

I love the look if this finish, Joe!

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

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Jimboe

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posted 442 days ago

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

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trifern

7890 posts in 646 days


posted 442 days ago

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.

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Napaman

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posted 442 days ago

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

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

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savannah505

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posted 442 days ago

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

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Lboy

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posted 442 days ago

This is very cool! I like the finish.

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Bob #2

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posted 442 days ago

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

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brianinpa

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posted 442 days ago

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.

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 442 days ago

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

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scottb

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posted 442 days ago

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

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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cobbler

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posted 441 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.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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trifern

7890 posts in 646 days


posted 441 days ago

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.

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Rj

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posted 441 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)

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

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Grumpy

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posted 441 days ago

Thats a great effect Trifern.

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

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alholstein

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posted 441 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

-- Al Holstein

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Michael Brailsford

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posted 439 days ago

It brought out the grain very nicely.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

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thetimberkid

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posted 437 days ago

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

-- For wood working podcasts with a twist check out http://thetimberkid.com/

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Woodhacker

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posted 432 days ago

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

-- Martin, Kansas

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bfd

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posted 414 days ago

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

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