Wood that darkens with age?
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HoratioHornblower
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Cocobolo does so I believe. I don't know about Cherry.
David
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Russianwolf
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Cocobolo and Bois de Rose come to mind. Almost turn black
Cherry does darken, but how dark does she want it to get is the question.
Osage Orange turns from bright yellow to a deep brown.
Cherry does darken, but how dark does she want it to get is the question.
Osage Orange turns from bright yellow to a deep brown.
Cocobolo is so dark to begin with. I think she is looking for a lighter wood that will darken over time. Thanks for your reply.
The Penguin
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purple heart and cedar (heart wood) will change from purple to brown
The Penguin
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I have a bowl blank...but I'm not parting with it.
I do have a couple jumbo Bois de Rose that I'd trade for something else if you're interested.
I do have a couple jumbo Bois de Rose that I'd trade for something else if you're interested.
The Penguin
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dunno - I'll post a pic of the BdR when I get home.
Monty
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I have some if you want to come down and pick it up.
Man, Monty, you got me thinkin'. When would be a good time, if you are serious that is...
JohnGreco
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Padauk will go from bright orange to deep red, and Cherry does change nicely from a light color to that easily recognized reddish-brown. Those are some of the more noticeable color changes you'll see, but just about every wood darkens with age. Even Pine will go a few shades darker.
Cherry, osage, alder mulberry, red cedar, and a large number of other woods darken when exposed to sunlight for an extended time (months to years). It doesn't matter if they are coated with CA or other finishes, they will still darken. There are UV resistant finishes that will slow down the darkening, but nothing will stop it.
Most light colored wood will "mellow" over time, meaning they will go from whitish to pale brownish
Most light colored wood will "mellow" over time, meaning they will go from whitish to pale brownish
phocques
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Definitely Cocobolo...hav one that I turned myself at least 6mths ago and use it regularly. The finish was simple wood-turners polish and the look of the wood now is a really nice dark brown, still with some of the original colour showing through. Also, plain Amboyna Burl - use only a finishing polish and it darkens very nicely.
The Penguin
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jd99
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I have 20 blanks coming in the mail, I will check when they were shipped today. Let me know if you need 1 or 2.
Just checked they went in the mail today.
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carpblaster
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Osage Orange would be my choice, i got a long bow that is over 30 yrs old and was bright yellow when i had it made now it is dark brown with a tint of orangish in it, its a beautiful piece of wood,
leehljp
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I would go with Osage Orange or Cherry because they are easily available. Another wood not mentioned so far is mulberry. Mulberry will change from a teak (golden-like) color to an almost walnut color - in an unfinished state.
jeweler53
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Brazilian cherry would be perfect. Light to medium brown when cut, darkens to deep red brown with age.
Dick
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