Two new corncobs with a finish comparison

[low_48]

I tried a tip from one of the employees at Woodcraft, Jim, to get the corn cob to "pop". It also helped with the area that got a little close to the center. The top pen has coat of Behlen Solar-Lux Medium Brown Walnut stain put on with a rag. I waited about 2 minutes then sanded with 320 till the kernel pockets came back to natural color. Then I put on the clear. The bottom pen is natural with a coat of clear. I think I like the stain pen better.
Rich

 

[dougle40]

The stained pen seems to POP a lot more . Nice job .

 

[Travlr7]

I agree Rich. The stained pen does "POP" more.

Bruce

 

[WoodChucker]

Rich, I agree 100%, the stained pen looks much better, nice work!

 

[Fleabit]

I like them both! The stain does bring out the kernels. Great work on the pens.

 

[jdavis]

100% agree with the stained one looking better. I like stained items. We stain some of the woods we turn here at school. We stained an Oak pen last week. It turned out very nice.

 

[laspringer]

They look great. What varity of corn did the cobs come from, sweet corn or a type of feed corn. Thanks Alan

 

[JimGo]

Wow, that looks REALLY cool!

 

[Deere41h]

I Think that they both look great. You have done a nice job on both showing the kernels. Most of us haven't even completed one and you have two nice ones. Don't forget that corn in yellow.......so the unstained looks more natural.

 

[mik]

Look good enough to eat - oh maybe a little butter!!

Nice

 

[wdcav1952]

Rich, count me as a "me too" on the stained pen. Both are very nice, but the stain really stands out.

 

[rtgleck]

Wow, the stain really does help out. You might just be on to something there.

 

[KKingery]

The stain definately helps it stand out. Nice job!

 

[swm6500]

Really nice pens. I like the stain also. Hope to make one myself in the future.

 

[jvsank]

the stain one does bring out the kernels better great job, Rich

 

[Thumbs]

The stained one is definitely more intense! John, I believe there used to be a stain called butternut which had a yellowish tone which might be suitable. I don't know if it's still made or not. I don't much care what colors you guys use; I enjoy the workmanship ya'll exhibit. I can't wait 'till I can get something that I'm willing to "show off."