Big Dilemma

[Rick Markham]

David, I've got two gallons of wood bleach. Every time I go to turn some maple with the intention of bleaching and dying it, I get a piece that's like that. IMHO that's already got the depth of color, and contrast of grain patterns. It's a stunning piece, I wouldn't be able to do it... though maybe one day soon I will get over it. (hopefully before my bleach evaporates/ dyes dry up)

[Don Alexander]

blah let the bleach and dye curl up and dry unused , the wood has more than enough without any help just my 2 cents

[Dan Forman]

Hit it with mineral spirits or to bring out the existing colors and see what you think. I'd be inclined to save the dye for a more plain piece.

Dan

[Bob Bergstrom]

DON'T FOOL WITH MOTHER NATURE. Her color schemes are hard to beat.

[Tim Rinehart]

Well, normally I'd be in the camp of let the natural beauty show...however, one only has to look at before and after of todays WoW cover by Andy DiPietrol to change that opinion. The subtleties and depth of the figure really popped after applying dye to the gorgeous pieces he started with.

I say, you can't go wrong either way...and the color will make for a bolder piece. Look forward to seeing this piece come off!

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

I'm willing to wager you will find a color scheme that enhances the pink in the burl. It is pretty but so far, the colors and schemes you dye your pieces are a big enhancement to them. Either way, you will make it a beauty. Do you turn dry burl or turn twice. I'm curious since you are such a stickler for matching shape to your plan and thinking that unless the wood is almost perfectly dry, the shape will change anyway.
faust

[Brian Kent]

I think you have uncovered a natural beauty. Maybe run with this one as it is.

[Jamie Donaldson]

I would be tempted to enhance the natural colors in a subtle manner with some dye, just don't get too carried away!