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Have to share this finishing tip

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amioutaline?

Read an article by well-known finisher/conservator Jeff Jewett describing how modern walnut veneer is markedly gray toned, lacking the browns of yesteryear. He recommended a seal coat of amber shellac to bring out the brown tones and reveal the color. I decided to give it a try with my latest build. The veneer is just flat cut NBL walnut from Tape-ease. NBL has a wood backing that makes it musch easier to trim than paper-backed and shows No Black Line.

I went with all-shellac; Bullseye Amber you can get anywhere, about 6 coats padded on. A startling difference is an understatement, check it out:

Follow Ups:

Hmm...looks orange, not brown, to me. (NT) - jeffreybehr 22:45:15 10/11/08 (1)
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- RE: Maybe 'cause it's almost Halloween? - amioutaline? 13:24:08 10/12/08 (0)
  You're right, made me look.
  
  I didn't realise how far off the color balance is in the pic. They really are nicely browned, honest.
Nice... - Wellfed 22:07:39 10/11/08 (0)
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