dyed curly maple

this is another curly maple plate, this one i dyed using capet dyes.

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Brian Higgins

Registered: March 2009
Location: georgia
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Date: Fri March 20, 2009
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Mike Baber

pretty cool

Wizzy

#1 Sat March 21, 2009 1:51am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

You've been a busy boy. Very nice work you've been doing as well. 8-)

#2 Sat March 21, 2009 3:06am

Vaughn McMillan

Wowsers! I like this one a lot. The other curly plate you posted is sweet, too, but this one is my favorite of the two.

How did you apply the dye?

#3 Sat March 21, 2009 9:32am

Brian Higgins

well, believe it or not after sanding to 600 grit. i covered the entire surface with black magic marker. then i sanded it again taking most of the black back off in the center section. then i used some powdered carpet dyes mixed with water to recover it again. after that i lightly sanded and lacquered it. i would not recommend the maker idea, but it was the only thing i had that was dark enough. i have read about making your own ebonizing dyes but haven't tried it yet. i checked out your gallery and loved the dyed peices you have. please tell me what you use and how you get the color to transition so softly.

#4 Sun March 22, 2009 1:12am