Hoping to get some suggestions from people that know more about finishing than I do.
So…I picked up some nice spalted cherry that I'm using to make a new jewelry box for my wife. Have the case itself pretty much done, just need to do the edge profiling. Also making a few insert trays out of walnut that will hold her watches, rings, etc.
What I'm wondering about is what should I use to finish the box and the trays with. I usually use lacquer on most of my boxes, but since this is an anniversary gift, I want it to really look nice. Looking for something that will really make the grain pop in both the cherry and the walnut while also highlighting the spalting in the cherry.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
So…I picked up some nice spalted cherry that I'm using to make a new jewelry box for my wife. Have the case itself pretty much done, just need to do the edge profiling. Also making a few insert trays out of walnut that will hold her watches, rings, etc.
What I'm wondering about is what should I use to finish the box and the trays with. I usually use lacquer on most of my boxes, but since this is an anniversary gift, I want it to really look nice. Looking for something that will really make the grain pop in both the cherry and the walnut while also highlighting the spalting in the cherry.
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.