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I need to know what finish I can use on an end table I am making with Zebra Wood and Purple heart which will deepen the color. I wet the wood to raise the grain for sanding and when I did this I achieved a deeper, richer color I would like to achieve with a finish. I wanted to use a semi gloss Poly but realize this will not deepen the color as desired. In need of any suggestions.
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Lacquer will keep the Purpleheart purple (or it is supposed to help). It will also look good on the Zebrawood. That's what I would go with.
The other alternative would be Danish oil for three coats and then wax topcoats ( a couple or three). You will deepen the color although you must be careful of too much ambering. Whatever you do, try your selection on a few nice sized pieces of scrap before making your final finish choice.
*I agree use the Lacquer,preferably a high solids clear lacquer,such as Mohawks.If that doesn't acheive the desiredresults you can always tint it.Good luck
*Thanks guys for the input. I had trouble finding the desirable lacquer and ended up going with a wipe on varnish. I put 3 - 4 coats over the piece and a number of coats of wax and this darkened as desired and left a nice luster to it. Worked out beautifully.
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