Woodturning Dyed Vase – Wet to Dry
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The wood for this project is green or wet aspen that I received in a club wood exchange (pre-Covid). I turned it green, and put it away to dry. Now I can remount, finish hollowing, and finish the vase.
However, aspen is (to me) a plain wood without a lot of character.
To compensate, I decided to apply alcohol based dye. Since I could not decide which color would be best, I used all that I have – even black (it is on the bottom).
I think it turned out nice. I would apply color this way again.
I also used my DIY steady rest for insurance against unidentified flying objects in my shop.
Enjoy!
Links
My DIY Lathe Steady Rest
Update To My DIY Lathe Steady Rest
I was happy to see a unique application of dye. I would like to suggest a topic: How to use a chatter tool.
I’ll put it on the list for consideration
Alan
Alan,
You’ll find working with varied colored alcohol based dyes by giving them a wipe with denatured alcohol once all applied they will blend in better.
Great tip
Thank you
Alan
Alan,
I like your sage safety remark “I also used my DIY steady rest for insurance against unidentified flying objects in my shop”. Especially if they might be from “Off-World Vehicles Not Made on This Earth”. 😉
Keep up with your good work!
Sincerely,
Joseph
I try to keep it fun (sometimes)
Alan
Very nice vase.
Thank you Jack
Alan