I'm building a coffee table that has a lacewood veneer center (10x40" )
surrounded by a mahogany frame. The lacewood is spectacular and I'm
wondering if I should use any form of stain to further accentuate the grain
or would a wipe on varnish finish be satisfactory. I have some extra stock
to use for testing and would like to hear from someone who has already
developed a finish plan for this material.
Hell no ! Lacewood is sweet with just a clear coat. I like General Finishes
Armor Seal or Deft or spray lacquer with a rattle can. Some Lacewood is real
dark brown or a little red brown, like. Use a dustmask when sanding
lacewood.
"Dustmaker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I'm building a coffee table that has a lacewood veneer center (10x40" )
> surrounded by a mahogany frame. The lacewood is spectacular and I'm
> wondering if I should use any form of stain to further accentuate the
grain
> or would a wipe on varnish finish be satisfactory. I have some extra
stock
> to use for testing and would like to hear from someone who has already
> developed a finish plan for this material.
>
>
I like your suggestion. Do you recommend using the Waterlox on the mahogany
edges, frame and legs. Is it durable enough for coffee table use? Any
sealer recommended for the mahogany before applying the Waterlox?
Phill
"Glenn de Souza" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Don't stain it! I've made projects with lacewood, and the most stunning
> finish I've found is Waterlox wiping varnish. It'll make the lacewood pop
> almost in 3D. Get waterlox from Russ Ramirez at
> www.woodfinishingsupplies.com
>
>
> Glenn
>
>
> "Dustmaker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > I'm building a coffee table that has a lacewood veneer center (10x40" )
> > surrounded by a mahogany frame. The lacewood is spectacular and I'm
> > wondering if I should use any form of stain to further accentuate the
> grain
> > or would a wipe on varnish finish be satisfactory. I have some extra
> stock
> > to use for testing and would like to hear from someone who has already
> > developed a finish plan for this material.
> >
> >
>
>
Don't stain it! I've made projects with lacewood, and the most stunning
finish I've found is Waterlox wiping varnish. It'll make the lacewood pop
almost in 3D. Get waterlox from Russ Ramirez at
www.woodfinishingsupplies.com
Glenn
"Dustmaker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm building a coffee table that has a lacewood veneer center (10x40" )
> surrounded by a mahogany frame. The lacewood is spectacular and I'm
> wondering if I should use any form of stain to further accentuate the
grain
> or would a wipe on varnish finish be satisfactory. I have some extra
stock
> to use for testing and would like to hear from someone who has already
> developed a finish plan for this material.
>
>
I did a dining room table with lacewood and did not stain. As to whether or
not you should stain the piece that's pretty much up too you now isn't it?
--
Mike G.
[email protected]
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net
"Dustmaker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm building a coffee table that has a lacewood veneer center (10x40" )
> surrounded by a mahogany frame. The lacewood is spectacular and I'm
> wondering if I should use any form of stain to further accentuate the
grain
> or would a wipe on varnish finish be satisfactory. I have some extra
stock
> to use for testing and would like to hear from someone who has already
> developed a finish plan for this material.
>
>