I sure don't mean to

[Peter Blair]

This thread is sure not meant to steal the thunder of another recent thread but here are a few photo's of a recent 'dye job' I completed.
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Spalted Maple that is a little soft and pinky. I didn't feel that it would look very good with a natural finish.
About 6 1/2 x 1 1/2 with 6 coats of WOP and buffed gently with my Beale system.
I guess this is my response to "Is dying taboo to you". I just love the added dimension and interest that dying CAN add to a piece.
C & C as always are appreciated.

[Marvin Hasenak]

I consider it a WINNER! A beautiful dye job, that really stands out.

[Ed Morgano]

Peter,
I've done quite a few dyed pieces and I love to look at what others do with theirs. Yours is great. Keep it up!

[John Keeton]

Talk about vibrant - Wow!!! Pretty unique application - I like it!

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Wow! Those are powerful colors and I like them. Great job.
faust

[Jim Burr]

Pete...this really is over the top!! We really need to get off the dye thing...if you like it...cool...if you don't...cool. Who cares!!! I love the dye work...go make more!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Now that is different! Sure is bright! I really like that it is not all one solid color!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice piece and wow love the color.

[Scott Hackler]

Wow! I really like the dye application in this piece. At first I wasn't so sure about the color choices, but after studying it for a bit... I really dig the bold colors. Thanks for sharing.

[David DeCristoforo]

When I first saw this I was not sure about the colors. Sure they make the grain pop alright. But blue and red? But then....
I looked at it for a while because there was something bouncing around in the back of my mind and I was trying to get to it.
Then I realized that looking at this made me think of the sun setting on the ocean. It's the first pic that had the clue. Once
I got that, I decided I really like it!

[Bob Bergstrom]

That really works. The colors and the black streaks make a real winner. Could you explain the dye methods. It doesn't appear to be air brushed. Did you paint in the dye with a small brush or work it with a paper towel?

[Pete Gray]

nice job Peter, pic 1 & 3 have a sort of seismic wave thru them :cool:
Pete

[Michelle Rich]

this color combo is eye grabbing

[Tim Rinehart]

Very nice work, certainly does get ones attention!

[Peter Blair]

Hello all and thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

I too was unsure about the "red and blue?" but once it was applied I liked the way it felt.

I use a small rag, usually part of an old tee shirt, to wipe on the color using Transtint wood dye mixed with water.