Hmmm, water color dying. Very interesting "experiment"! I tried transTint on maple veneer but it would only penetrate the very surface and got dulled after a light sanding. How did the WC hold up (or did you do it after assembly and prep)?

I might try my vacuum pot and dye next time....

Box isĀ  fine looking structure with all the curvy detail, but the marquetry is pure art, excellence !