Pink Ivory

[IPD_Mrs]

I have been looking at some of the photos on here and I see where some of you get a real nice light or even bright pink when you finish the pink ivory. What is the best way to get pink ivory to stay lighter in color?

Mike

 

[Snazzypens]

this is only my experience but one thing I learnt is not to get it too hot especially with sanding and drilling. 1 it gets darker plus it cracks
.hth
Toni

 

[Rifleman1776]

The most common information shared about pink ivory is that it cracks. For me, that's a 'why bother' flag. I don't/won't use it.

 

[Petricore]

It is my understanding (and so far experience) that most pink woods while eventually will look good, will mostly turn darker and loose the pretty pink you desire. I haven't done pink ivory because I am afraid that same will happen

 

[TellicoTurning]

I'm kinda with Frank on this one.. I've tried PI about 3 or 4 times... it's beautiful wood, but I struck out every time and like Frank.. "why bother" .. it's like teaching a pig to sing.. doesn't work and it annoys the pig.