This table, which sits in front of the sofa, is made from curly maple, root cherry (Artisan Lumber, MA) and gold leaf. The root cherry is finished in Walnut Danish finishing oil. The maple was stained with a dilute (1/3) solution of Transtint Golden brown. After it dries, it is lightly sanded, leaving stain only in the end grain of the figuring.

The trim is a 1/4 x 1/4 inch routed channel, painted black then hand filled with 23k gold leaf and epoxy, planned flush.

The top is then finished with 3 layers of super blond, dewaxed shellac, followed by several coats of Belhan spray on Top Coat lacquer.

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Hayward Zwerling

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