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Hey, guys,
I've got a question, I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask but here goes:
I have carved out a mask for a solid piece of wood. I'm very proud of it.
It's from a very light type of wood but I don't want to just give it any finish, I want to give it a satin cherry finish like on a Gibson guitar (pic related)
>wat do?
>do I stain, do i paint, do i finish with something specific?
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>>>diy
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>>3055821
SGs were typically pore-sealed with a special brownish red sealer, for the mahogany, then used nitrocellulose based clear coats, then a nitro-based cherry coat, then a clear coat.
Going from a light wood to a mahogany will take some work, and might not ever get that rich look. I'd practice on scraps of wood starting with a mahogany stain, then a clear coat, then a transparent cherry. If you don't have a spray gun, this layer with be very difficult, and will need a ton of sanding. Then a clear coat.
If you've never done furniture finishes...good luck. This is probably not a project to learn on.
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