A high gloss finish for stabilized wood with a "wet" look?

[asaper]

Hi everyone, long time browser here but first post. Based on your guys great info I have 4 blanks of stabilized wood now. Im looking to finish them in a high gloss look but the blanks, for some reason the blanks came out looking... dry?

Heres an image:

Basically when I run over the blank with a damp paper towel the rich blue comes out but when it dries. Im looking to find a way to both preserve that rich "wet" blue and add a high gloss kind of like this:

 

[TonyL]

CA glue?

 

[asaper]

CA glue?

I presume you would use that as a sealant? Any recommendation on what oil to place on first that would give it a wet look without changing the colors?

 

[TonyL]

I use it as my only sealant a finish. However, other use other processes and finishes. What I Do Is not nearly the best for all. Wipe on poly is another popular finish. There are many others.

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[magpens]

CA glue will give your wood a glossy, wet look. . You don't need any other coating underneath.

There is a learning process to using CA. . Check the Library here. . Also, check Youtube for videos about how to apply a CA finish. . It is not that easy and you would be well-advised to practise getting the look you like before you apply CA to your precious project !

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[More4dan]

I have had the same issue on my stabilized wood knife handles. A trip to the buffer was all it took to get a wet looking shinny finish. On some I've used teak oil with some affect also. CA will definitely work also.


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