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  1. 03-20-2005, 11:28 PM #1
    Anthony Yakonick
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    Bleached Boxelder

    Used a two part wood bleach
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  3. 03-21-2005, 7:55 AM #2
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    Wow, very nice. I like the way it brings the red out. Very nice form also.

    Great Job all around.
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  4. 03-21-2005, 8:16 AM #3
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    WOW! That is really nice-- what is the size and what finish? Love the form and the red contrast.
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  5. 03-21-2005, 9:00 AM #4
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    Ditto the other replies! I love the color and contrast in the wood and I like the form!
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  6. 03-21-2005, 9:06 AM #5
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    Very nice. Any unusual method involved in the bleaching? Was it before or after final turning/sanding? With that kind of effect, I would be inclined to experiment with other woods, too.

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  7. 03-21-2005, 9:06 AM #6
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    That looks really great! Do you have a before picture?
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  8. 03-21-2005, 9:08 PM #7
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    It's about 5"d x 6"t. I finish turn and sand to 320 then I put a few coats of the bleach on then let dry. After drying I lightly sand the raised grain to 320 again the apply a few coats of Deft sanding sealer and buff. An oil finish will darken it again. I've tried other woods but have been unhappy with the results.
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  9. 03-22-2005, 1:16 PM #8
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    Anthony,

    That is really a nice piece - beautiful. -Steve
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