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Oh man now your talkin Trifern , this looks tooooo cool !!! almost looks like it could be glass .
There is another method for applying alcohol based dyes= its used alot for instruments guitars Etc.
Is to apply 2 -3 coats of lacquer first then apply the dye, (spray method is the best) Then you finish by applying more coats of Lacquer .This is a way to get the sun burst effects or fading from one color to the next color uniform. a guitar maker I know uses this method.

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Sweet ! What kind of wood did you use ?

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I used Catalpa Daren. The open grain lends itself well to the liming process.

Thanks for the heads up RJ. I will have to give that a try.

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I need only three words to describe this one – Wow! Wow! Wow!

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Really cool. Those colors are sweet.

-- Tony, Ohio

Trifern,

This is a stunning piece. It really does not look at all like wood. I agree with you about the blue coloring on the inside of the bowl. It gives it a nice detail.

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed looking at this one.

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wow…i am really amazed…this is clearly not your first turning…JK…so amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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A great creation. The light seems to darken and lighten up the colors. Does it to that in real life or is it just the camera reflection?

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Very nice, I really like the effect you crated with this peice

-- Glenn, New Mexico

Thanks everyone.

Karson, the colors are well represented in the photographs.

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

Trifern, This is a very nice piece you have turned and finished. But, I can see room for improvement though, You could have made two of them and sent me one and that would have been DOUBLE Sweeeeeeeet. You did a great turn again. Thanks

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

this is beautiful Joe! Nice work

Old Blue Eye’s back. Seriously cool.

Joe,
Could you blog that liming process? Does the liming wax just ride the pores, and buffs off the smooth surfaces? Is the wax just the last step after last clearcoat?

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Absolutely wonderful turning ! Never heard of “liming wax” until now …..what does it refer to , Joe ?

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Douglas, I will do a blog after a perfect the technique a little better. This was only my second attempt. I am pleased with the outcome so far, but it can be improved. The technique this time was leather dye, 3 coats of shellac, liming wax, and then Briwax.

Dusty, liming wax is a white creamy paste wax applied to fill the open grain in wood. The excess is wiped off and buffed. Briwax is then applied and buffed as the final step.

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

a winner ! really stands out as a nice one

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Very nice Joe – I’m glad the suggestion helped you, obviously a superb job again. Way to go!!!!!

-- Dan Wiggins

The colors on this piece are awesome. I love the grain of the wood. Well done.

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Trifern thats a great effect. I must talk to you about the finish one day. It looks like granite.

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Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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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.

Another awesome experiment. I have always been told that black & blue don’t go together, but this looks great!

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

Trifern,

Each turning you complete gets better and better. I thought you had reallly topped out a couple of weeks ago, but now I think I like this one even better. If you gave me my choice of just one, I’d be a long time in deciding. Keep up the great work!

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Joe, I love the effect and contrast of the turquoise and black dyes. The liming really makes the grain pop out too. What a great technique

Thanks for posting.

-- Martin, Kansas

the blue inside is great, great contrast, really invites the eye in.

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changed my mind, take this to the show. This and tree wart.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

Thanks Rick. I used leather dyes and liming wax. You can check out my blog on the liming process here.

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

Even Better! Man that is a hot finish!

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