I need to finish a new cherry dining table. The boards are from different trees so the match is not the best, but no sapwood. I think I need a finish to darken the wood to blend things somewhat. Options include shellac washcoat ( sealcoat) followed by a General Finishes gel stain ( or Bartley’s gel stain - they seem to have more options - but they do not seem as popular nowadays). Another option is garnet dewaxed flakes first followed by topcoat which darkens the wood after application. Am I on the right track?