Letter 11095

Wood Finishing - Maple 

I am in the process of finishing a piece of maple, and I would like to apply a tiger stripe pattern to it. I know that a pattern was drawn in ink on the wood, and then stain was applied. What type of ink was used, and how was it applied? Also I have heard of an acid reagent being used to create a sense of movement or shimmering in the wood as it moved in the light. What is it, and how is it applied?

Thank You,

Karl Burning
- Fishkill, NY

Hello Karl!

While I can't answer your specific question, I would like to send you to a site that is magnificent. The Forest Products Laboratory of the US Department of Agriculture has put their superb Wood Handbook on the web, at http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/FPLGTR/fplgtr113/fplgtr113.htm Chapter 15 covers Finishing of Wood, and it seems to be worthwhile reading.

Good luck!

Lee Gearhart
- East Aurora, NY

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