How-To
Color Matching Woods
A finish of dye, shellac, and wax brings a rich, consistent color to three different woods in a Chippendale mirror
Discover the tricks of color-matching wood in this video with Fine Woodworking managing editor Mark Schofield, who demonstrates how to stain and finish a Chippendale mirror. The technique is a universal approach to color-matching multiple wood species and can be used on a variety of projects. Here, an application of dye brings a consistent color to the mahogany, poplar, and makore veneer used in the construction of the mirror. The piece is finished off with shellac and wax.
| Required Supplies: – Burnt umber dye – Garnett shellac flakes – Denatured alcohol – Wax polish – 320-grit sandpaper – Steel wool – Lint-free cloth – Artists paint brush |
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