Yesterday I sanded through to 180grit....then timbermate (Cedar/Blackwood) and then sand at 240 grit...then two coats of shellac to try and even out the stain that came next.
This morning I took the plunge. Never ever had a good result with trying to make a burst finish. I have never tried it with alcohol based stains....always water. So this morning we have Golden Teak, Jarrah and Brown Japan prooftint alcohol based stains from Feast Watson.
I have done one coat only...and tried to feather the edges of each colour.
The zebrawood gives an amazing effect to the whole picture itself. I think the dark colours are looking great.
Now the big decision.....Tru Oil or Fine Buffing Oil and Wax...which finish do I feel comfortable with? I always sand through the edges with Tru Oil....and the fine buffing oil takes a lot of the colour out as you apply it with steel wool.
I suppose there is always wipe on poly....but when I wet sand the edges I get through into the colour often.
Any thoughts????
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