An Experiment in Purple

[NewfoundlandLaw]

Hey All

Had a few spare hours on the 23rd so I figured I would try something different.

I've seen people enhance Purpleheart with a blow torch, but I wondered how dark I could get the edges while leaving a streak of purple in the middle. I made 2 Euro Round tops, (one gold and one gunmetal), and an Atrax Fountain Pen in gunmetal. I finished with 3 coats of thin CA and 8 coats of Medium CA, then buffed to a glass finish.

I absolutely love the finished product. They are all going out as Christmas gifts:




















"Pen Turning on the Rock"

 

[MRDucks2]

Neat idea.


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[Jim15]

Those are beauties.

 

[jttheclockman]

hope they all do not end up looking like the ends. It is always a gamble when dealing with woods that change colors with UV light and age. They do look nice.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Very nice indeed Christmas gift.

 

[leehljp]

Beautiful colors and great finish. Looks like a liquid finish! Well done! Love the color!

 

[bsshog40]

They look very nice!

 

[More4dan]

Absolutely Lovely! I've never done this on purpose only when I've overheated the wood accidentally. The wood will darken with time but I bet it will still be stunning.


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[MDWine]

Whoa! Purpleheart that is actually purple! Well done!