Finishing Lacewood - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

gaksdal · 04-01-2009, 04:34 PM

I need some recomendations for a finish to use on lacewood, this is the first time I've cut anything from.

Marsha · 04-01-2009, 10:20 PM

I think Lacewood is such a beautiful wood, it needs no help. A clear varathane is all I use.
Marsha

lucky788scroller · 04-02-2009, 03:58 AM

Lacewood looks nice sanded really fine, and just clearcoated. If you want a little different look to it, soak it in bleach a while then rince in water and let it dry. The speckles will lighten up even more and almost look like they glow in the dark. It also takes on a neat look if dyed. What project do you have in mind for it anyways?

gaksdal · 04-02-2009, 08:07 AM

I'm making a small - 4"x6" trophy pattern for the wife, one of Steve Good's patterns. She's been having a hard time taking care of her Mother lately (alzhimers) and I figured this would pick up her spirits some. I have had this piece of wood for 3-4 years and figured it was about time to use it for something special. My thought was to use tung or danish oil. But since this is the first time I have used lacewood I thought I would pick some brains. Thanks for the tips.

askanes · 05-11-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lucky788scroller

Lacewood looks nice sanded really fine, and just clearcoated. If you want a little different look to it, soak it in bleach a while then rince in water and let it dry. The speckles will lighten up even more and almost look like they glow in the dark. It also takes on a neat look if dyed. What project do you have in mind for it anyways?

How long do you leave it in the bleach for??

Janette · 05-11-2009, 10:38 PM

I use bartley's clear gel varnish on all the woods and it looks great on the lacewood.

Paladin · 05-12-2009, 12:32 PM

I've only made one box from lacewood, but I rubbed on many layers of tung oil and it turned out beautiful.

Jim McDonald · 05-12-2009, 10:40 PM

Gloss lacquer looks really good on lacewood.

lucky788scroller · 05-13-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by askanes

How long do you leave it in the bleach for??

Thats something you'd have to experiment with. I done it on turned pens, and soaked those for around 24 hours, give or take.

04-01-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
gaksdal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.E. GA. Posts: 126	Finishing Lacewood I need some recomendations for a finish to use on lacewood, this is the first time I've cut anything from. __________________ Greg S.E. Ga. http://www.joesawdust.com

04-01-2009, 10:20 PM	#2
Marsha Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hamilton Ontario Posts: 1,225	I think Lacewood is such a beautiful wood, it needs no help. A clear varathane is all I use. Marsha __________________ LIFE'S SHORT, USE IT WELL

04-02-2009, 03:58 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,260	Lacewood looks nice sanded really fine, and just clearcoated. If you want a little different look to it, soak it in bleach a while then rince in water and let it dry. The speckles will lighten up even more and almost look like they glow in the dark. It also takes on a neat look if dyed. What project do you have in mind for it anyways? __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

04-02-2009, 08:07 AM	#4
gaksdal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: S.E. GA. Posts: 126	I'm making a small - 4"x6" trophy pattern for the wife, one of Steve Good's patterns. She's been having a hard time taking care of her Mother lately (alzhimers) and I figured this would pick up her spirits some. I have had this piece of wood for 3-4 years and figured it was about time to use it for something special. My thought was to use tung or danish oil. But since this is the first time I have used lacewood I thought I would pick some brains. Thanks for the tips. __________________ Greg S.E. Ga. http://www.joesawdust.com

05-11-2009, 10:38 PM	#6
Janette Intarsia Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 2,108 Blog Entries: 4	I use bartley's clear gel varnish on all the woods and it looks great on the lacewood. __________________ Janette www.square-designs.com

05-12-2009, 12:32 PM	#7
Paladin Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 53	I've only made one box from lacewood, but I rubbed on many layers of tung oil and it turned out beautiful.

05-12-2009, 10:40 PM	#8
Jim McDonald Workin' for the Weekend Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: On the Other Side of the Monitor Posts: 940 Blog Entries: 6	Gloss lacquer looks really good on lacewood. __________________ Jim Exuberance can be corrected; dullness is incurable. --E. Deters "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

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