I’m just finishing up my first project in woodworking in over 17 years (condo living – finally moved to a house!!). I kinda think I will use some BLO with a few coats of shellac for the finish. My question is what color of shellac should I use? I want to bring out the grain of the cherry and allow the color to come through as the cherry ages. I don’t believe I want to stain it … but I want it to look good. Is the light blonde OK or should I use an amber shellac to enhance the color??
If there is a better way to finish up cherry and make it good without staining, I am open to that idea, too.
Thaks …
Barry
Ranson, WV
I want to live forever … so far, so good …
Edited 10/16/2006 12:44 am ET by Anderson
Edited 10/16/2006 12:47 am ET by Anderson
Edited 10/16/2006 12:48 am ET by Anderson
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The choice of the shellac color is purely esthetic. Lots of people like a relatively dark shellac such as garnet on cherry, but it isn't necessary. Try a few samples, and then try to imagine the effect have the cherry has aged and darkened over a few years.
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