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   peter28 | May 04, 2007 03:36pm | #1

   A pumice and oil fill can sometimes be tricky. One thing I would add to the pumice is a pinch of dry pigment that is close to the color my finished wood will be.

   You can find dry pigments from Homestead or Woodworkers Supply. At WWS they are sold as Fresco powders. I don't know what your wood color is but consider burnt umber pigment for this step. You won't need much pigment to make a difference. About a 41 ratio will work.(4 parts pumice,1 part color)

   The streaks on the surface are probably the oil reacting to the solvent. A little elbow grease and a grey scotch pad might take care of that.

   Did you seal (washcoat) the surface of the wood prior to filling?

   You said when you wet it the haze went away. The finish you use should have the same effect. (Theoretically)

   My main concern would be that the pores are filled enough. If they are still shallow, you may consider refilling them the same way or use one of the fillers on the market that are pre colored. ( I'm talking oil based here) Behlens makes one called PoreoPac.

   What are you using for a finish?

   I'm assuming by the tone of your question, you skipped making a sample board and proceeded directly to the piece. Welcome to the learning curve. Don't feel bad, we've all done the same thing at one time or another. A sample is the best time you can spend (and it does take time)

   Keep me posted on progress.

   Peter