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Mmm... I'm having difficulty in getting the blue theme to work nicely -- it keeps reacting with something (?) and producing slight greenish blotches that spoil the overall appearance. Still trying, though -- added a second barrier coat of shellac this time, before going for the blue filler.


Well, that test piece has had tons of time for the shellac to harden by now, so today I squished some blue filler into the wormholes, and it looks great. It has just now had a first top coat of shellac laid on, real thick like, and I'll snap a photo or two once that has a chance to dry to a tack-free state. Lots of work, that method, but the result will definitely be unique.

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Meanwhile, I tried some "antique teak wax" (a wax/stain combo) on the naked wood, without pre-filling the wormholes, and it looks and feels wonderful to me.


This is still a very attractive option -- I think I'll make (at least) one for me using this simple finish.

Cheers