Homer Faucett
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I think it is pretty much "common knowledge" that BLO pops the grain, particularly on figured boards. However, I was putting together a test panel of curly maple veneer to try out various dye stain colors and finishing schedules for a jewelry chest I will be making soon. I tried various stains, and used BLO on half of those, while just using shellac on the others.
Frankly, other than slightly darkening the wood, I don't see that BLO pops the grain any more than just using straight shellac. Is it just me, or have other people noticed this as well?
Frankly, other than slightly darkening the wood, I don't see that BLO pops the grain any more than just using straight shellac. Is it just me, or have other people noticed this as well?