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  1. #16
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    Smart artist dude.
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    I like the way your photoshop'ed version looks. I say go for it.
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    I thinking that since there is still a lot of material to be removed, I will smooth this off now and try the color on it. The dye will be pretty light so if I don't like it, I can remove it as I bring the piece down to it's final shape.
    Smart artist dude.
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    Don't make a sow's ear out of that silk purse.

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    I like it natural, but I'm interested to see it finished either way. Bleaching before coloring might result in a better dyed look if you choose that route.

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    I vote for leave it aunatural.
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    "Don't make a sow's ear out of that silk purse..."

    Now that's what I call a vote of confidence!

    BTW, I have an "ace up my sleeve" in that I still have the other half of that hunk of maple burl so I can make one of each...
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    Quote Originally Posted by David DeCristoforo View Post

    BTW, I have an "ace up my sleeve" in that I still have the other half of that hunk of maple burl so I can make one of each...
    That's almost cheating to have TWO pieces of wood like that. Looks to be very nice how ever you choose make them.

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    I started out in the let the natural colors speak for themselves camp, but I'm kinda liking the photoshop version. I'm thinking just a light wash to accentuate and highlight the natural colors might look pretty cool.
    Either way, I think you've got a winner there and I look forward to seeing it finished!
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    Quote Originally Posted by David DeCristoforo View Post

    BTW, I have an "ace up my sleeve" in that I still have the other half of that hunk of maple burl so I can make one of each...
    Are you looking through my porch windows? This is the exact same situation I settled on. The question is will I be able to make myself dye the second one? lol
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    Probably too late on this one, but my vote is to leave it as is...
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