Well Australia Post came through with the goods, and I'm quite happy with what I have to start with. The flame and grain have great potential!
I notice a difference in heights either side of one of the F-holes, I'm thinking I might try putting a prop in there to lift the low side, and maybe train the top to stay in that shape...?
I've ordered some Keda dyes, but I'm not sure of the final colour yet, but that flame needs exploiting!
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Checking for glue stains has bought the top alive! No solid colours here!
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Oh Snap! That's a gorgeous top Swannie, great score!
FrankenLab
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I know it’s the luck of the drawer, but I came out on top, I reckon!
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Very nice, looks like sand under beautiful clear water.
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I've let the body sit for a bit, it a nut and bolt contraption acting as a prop to bring the side of the F-hole closer to the level of the other side. I don't know if it'll sink back when I remove the bolt, but I'll leave it there till I'm finished.
I stained the back to darken the grain;
Then I concocted some colours using Keda dyes. Here is some blue, red and yellow...
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Mmmmmm blurple!😁👍🏾
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Nice one Swanny, did the bolt contraption work? Did you have any glue on the top, if so,how did you remove it
Wayne.
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I don’t know yet, Wayne. I haven’t taken it out yet. We have some warmish days here, so hopefully the heat and humidity will help shape the wood.
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