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Old 05-27-2009, 05:45 PM   #1
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Default Bleaching wood
Has anyone tried bleaching a light-colored wood such as maple to make it lighter (as in a cheap substitute for aspen or holly)?
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Old 05-27-2009, 05:50 PM   #2
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Yes and it is fairly simple.

Here are a couple of links to get you started.
Bleaching to Lighten Wood & Remove Stain Tutorial

Shop Talk: Bleaching Wood - Old Woodies

Hope you find them helpful.
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Old 05-27-2009, 08:32 PM   #3
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I wouldn't waste my time bleaching maple, but Wenge is more than worth it!
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Hi

I have bleached wood and also lime waxed it, both work fine.

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What is lime waxed? and what does it do? I have bleached.
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