I have started playing with spraying tinted lacquer on the exterior of bowls, leaving the interior with a oil finish so they are 'pretty' but still utility bowls.
Several of the bowls are white oak, and although for some colors I like the look of an opaque film with the grain telegraphing through, I'd like some to be perfectly opaque. Even after multiple clear coats before toning with the tinted lacquer, the grain still is apparent. I'm looking for suggestions on how best to completely hide even pronounced grain on the exterior of these white oak bowls.
JN