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myxpykalix
01-08-2012, 05:43 PM
On this cabinet i will be building I would like to achieve a finish similar to this picture. I like the variation of the darker shade in the carvings and wondered if anyone could tell what was used for the finish? I also like the glossy finish.

I don't think it is a gel stain as the gel stains i've worked with all are "muddy" and this looks like a even coated stain. I realize this is walnut and i will be using maple but what i'm after is the contrast and the darker carving details.

gc3
01-08-2012, 08:16 PM
glazes will do that...

http://www.youtube.com/mohawkfinish/

Acmeaviator
01-10-2012, 07:04 PM
I achieve a roughly similar effect by staining with a darker finish then sanding the surface and following with the finish color.