How handle sapwood in Walnut??
I'm in the process of gluing up panels for a blanket chest for my daughter. I'm realizing that the back (inside) side of the panels will show when the chest is open and there is some sapwood there. Is there a relatively simple way to blend the sapwood into the darker natural Walnut color. I plan to BLO then pad on several coiats of shellac on the "good" walnut. (Possibly P&L #38 on the top). Any suggestions?? thanks. I guess I want the inside to look presentable even tho my daughter will probably end up using it as a toy box temporarily for our new grandaughter.
Jeff Jewitt in Fine WoodWorking
Wrote an article in the spring of 05. In essence he said to stain the sapwood with a dye made from brown mahogany TransTint. Then dye the whole piece with a dye made from golden Brown TransTint. That's how I finished this piece:http://www.eyman.org/furniture/21_secretary_closed.htm. If you push the "next" button you'll find other views. With a big piece like this one is bound to encounter some sapwood, but I was pleased to see it all blend in. If you can't find the article, I'll look it up and give you more detailed instructions- such as proportions, etc.