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    Scrap construction lumber, fabric dye and wipe-on poly

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    Pine and poplar, I believe. 2 coats sanding sealer, 2 applications of fabric dye (Rit Teal) and 4 coats of Minwax wipe-on Poly.

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    I like that a lot!
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

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    Quite creative! If you run out of pine and poplar come visit.

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    Wow, what a great looking bowl. Very creative, and resourceful.
    Maker of Fine Kindling, and small metal chips on the floor.
    Embellishments to the Stars - or wannabees.

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    Pretty spiffy Nick. Are you going to make a matching lid for it?
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    Very nice. I really like it.


    Larry

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    I'm not really a fan of dyed wood but it works well here....nice looking bowl..

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    I will never look at a 2 X 6 the same way again.
    That is really fine wood working.

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    I like it ,and strong patterns will shine from accross the room.

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    Very nice-how did you get the nice crisp line of dye on the inside of the lip/rim ?
    Happy and Safe Turning, Don


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    Quote Originally Posted by David Delo View Post
    Pretty spiffy Nick. Are you going to make a matching lid for it?
    I've attempted a couple of lids and platters that didn't turn out too well, but I'm only about 9 months into wood turning, so I have a lot to learn yet. I'll keep trying until I get it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Orr View Post
    Very nice-how did you get the nice crisp line of dye on the inside of the lip/rim ?
    I just dipped a soft brush in dye and applied it with the lathe spinning. I left it spinning for a while until the dye dried so the centrifugal force would keep it from running inward. I may have gotten lucky

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    Very cool, I will have to try that very soon.
    Maker of Fine Kindling, and small metal chips on the floor.
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    Thanks for the comments everyone. here are a few more "dye jobs" using the Rit water based dye.

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    "Camel"


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    "Tangerine" and "Golden Yellow"

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    Some random Tea Lights

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    And one from Purple Ink

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    Very creative. Thanks for the good ideas!
    "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

    “If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.”

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