Dying to try dyeing - Woodworking Talk

sawdustfactory · 02-27-2011, 06:36 PM

Sorry couldn't resist the pun

Here are several photos of my first attempts at dyeing bowls. The one I'm holding I raided wifey's craft supplies for some pigments/paints called Radiant Pearls...pic doesn't show it well but there is a slight metalic look. All the others are done with food colors. All are finished with shellac/walnut oil/carnuba wax finish and wet-sanded with 600 grit and walnut oil. All are turned from dry elm. They are about 1.5-2 inches thick and 3-4 inches in diameter.
Enjoy.

Bonanza35 · 02-27-2011, 11:16 PM

Very cool look. I'm vacationing in Santa fe and saw an approx. 12 x 16 tall "tie died" vase selling for $2900! It was blue and red mixed randomly. Pretty nice effect. I guess some folks really like it!

firehawkmph · 02-28-2011, 09:36 PM

SD,
The bowls look really cool with the dye. Fun to experiment with different finishes.
Mike Hawkins

H. A. S. · 03-01-2011, 04:48 PM

Those look great! Haven't tried dyeing wood for lathework. Played around with dye years ago, while making guitars. I'm sure they make better dyes now.

knotscott · 03-01-2011, 09:09 PM

Nice! Are those elm?

sawdustfactory · 03-01-2011, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knotscott

Nice! Are those elm?

Yes, they are all elm.