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Offline recurve

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red maple with curl
« on: August 07, 2024, 09:56:01 PM »
what's the best way to get red maple to show the curl and a  a reddish/brown finish

I've tried several mtn loral colors on my cut offs but want more pop of the curl   

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Offline Stoner creek

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Re: red maple with curl
« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2024, 10:38:15 PM »
Start with a base toner. I use Transtint honey amber mixed 1 to 6 parts water. Apply and let it dry. You’re going to get an awful yellow color. This will give the lighter curl some color golden background to the darker curl. As for the main color, I like to experiment with combinations of acid and alcohol based products.
Each stick of wood is different.


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Offline Bill in Md

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Re: red maple with curl
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2024, 02:42:22 AM »
Awesome colors!
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Re: red maple with curl
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2024, 04:59:30 AM »
Ferric nitrate. But, it will only bring out contrast in the curl that is already there.
Also, the curl won’t show too much till you put a finish on it.
Wet it for a preview.
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Re: red maple with curl
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2024, 06:09:21 AM »
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That's nice!
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Offline recurve

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Re: red maple with curl
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2024, 04:26:23 AM »
honey amber ordered  ;D
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