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Color change over time
In a discussion there was mention of color shifts that occur over time. Interested to see what others have observed. I'll start with this one - poplar that really darkened
Initially
Initially
And then this morning
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I think Poplar gets a bad rap but I like using it.
Looks nice after some time passed! I like how some woods change with time and light exposure. I love working with pine because it has a nice glow after a while
Jerry-Holland Mi
That has taken on a nice color over time!
I did a rapid aging test with some cherry for a project one time. I left sample from the same stock I was going to use outside in direct sun for different amounts of days (I think 1-5). It was pretty astonishing how different the colors were in such a short amount of time! I ended up ‘aging’ the milled project pieces, I think 3 or 4 days, before starting the final project. Definitely helped and it kept the color consistent.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
you did not say how long time it was or i missed it Barb :<)))
*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
I actually like the color changes in some woods, especially Poplar. Mike
Tony
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you did not say how long time it was or i missed it Barb :<)))
First pictures were July 2021. It is in our kitchen with lot of sun (south facing window).
i love how cherry darkens but i dont like how walnut fades .
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Never knew poplar would do that. The browning looks great!
Never knew poplar would do that. The browning looks great!
It looks better now than the "original."
Had some other poplar with color (green and almost a purple or rose) but it turned brown as I worked it.
Had some other poplar with color (green and almost a purple or rose) but it turned brown as I worked it.
