What wood to use???

i think a redheart or a jatoba would be better for the red than purpleheart.

ebony for black.

a maple or best case holly is as close i think you will get to a white

for green you could use a green streak of poplar. just experiment with which finish gets it the greenest, (i.e. shellac, wb poly, poly, danish oil, garnet shellac)

for a blue i’m stuck? can’t wait to see what everyone else says.

Two words: aniline dyes.

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=20082&cat=1,190,42996&ap=1

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

I was gonna suggest the same as Charlie——-DYE.

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Have to agree with Charlie on this one.
But if you are making the pieces out of thin material, try RIT dye. You can get it at the supermarket and its cheap. I think John Fry (member here) did some of this and said it came out great. You might send him a PM.
Post pics when done.

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DYE is the thing!

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

I think you could get away without dye. Use Ebony or Black Castello for black. Use Holly for white. Use Lignum for green. Finally, use a clear piece of Buckeye for the blue. Good luck, I definately want to see this one!

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Dies are the way to go…

-- making sawdust....

Thanks for the input.
I would like to stay away from dyes if I can but, as a last resort I might have to.

ShannonRogers – I will check out your suggestion of wood to start and see what happens.

I have a cutting board for one of my god children that I have to make first for her wedding, then I will do this and post when done.

Keep the suggestions coming.

-- Bob K. East Northport, NY

Bloodwood would be great for the red. Ebony is great – rough on the tools though. Wenge or Walnut may be good for the black. Hard maple or basswood for the white.

dyes for me as well

-- Rick Kruse, Rick's Rustics Handcrafted wood products Grand Rapids, MI