http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-mahogany-finish/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-mahogany-finish/#comment-52636 Matt Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:15:58 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=6401#comment-52636 try potassium dichromate. try potassium dichromate.

]]> http://thewoodwhisperer.com/antique-mahogany-finish/#comment-43332 Rob Bois Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:44:21 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=6401#comment-43332 As a follow-up, Marc's advice about getting "90% of the way there" early on was very sound. After trying about a dozen or so different combinations, I did find that it was hard to adjust the color later in the process with glazing. However, what I did find is that the alphaltum (which you can get at craft stores) diluted with mineral oil allows you to recreate the years of buildup you'd see on an antique. And you can control where it settles (like in the recesses of a frame and panel). But this can't make up for the first few coats of dyes and stains to get the deep rich antique look. My wine cabinet still isn't done, but when it is I'll be sure to post pictures of the final project. As a follow-up, Marc’s advice about getting “90% of the way there” early on was very sound. After trying about a dozen or so different combinations, I did find that it was hard to adjust the color later in the process with glazing. However, what I did find is that the alphaltum (which you can get at craft stores) diluted with mineral oil allows you to recreate the years of buildup you’d see on an antique. And you can control where it settles (like in the recesses of a frame and panel). But this can’t make up for the first few coats of dyes and stains to get the deep rich antique look. My wine cabinet still isn’t done, but when it is I’ll be sure to post pictures of the final project.

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