False Wenge Calabash

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Nice effect from the fuming. Really accentuates the grain!
Cheers.

Barry W. Larson
Calgary, Alberta, Canada eh!

seems pretty easy and such a nice result. Found a nice article. Maybe you have more insight. https://woodandshop.com/how-to-fume-ammonia-fuming-experiment-cheap-ammonia/

Thank you Barry and Alan! Alan that is a nice article. It really is that easy. I do recommend fuming a scrap piece before your actual work, as there seems to be a lot of variation in time and depth of color change.

So cool!! It kind of looks like Bocote too in a way. Shape is really flowing and nice!

It created a rich color on this piece. I love the natural end result Michael! What final finish did you use please? Well done Brother!!

Thank you Gabriel and Russ!

Gabriel funny you mention Bocote. I almost bought a blank yesterday to turn some small bowls. Almost.

Russ, the color is wild. Pretty cool! I imagine this is what black locust would look like if you buried it in mud for a hundred years. I rubbed the surface down with a gray scotchbrite pad and then hand burnished-ish with a brown paper bag. Then finished with hemp oil. Easy peasy!

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Super Michael. I like the elongated calibash shape. It works well and the fuming really makes it pop.

Good job Michael. I like the shape.

Fantastic, love the color!