Doingupthehouse
Established Member
Hi,
I've just had my first attempt at hammer veneering a couple of panels -bookmatched burr walnut over plywood. I'm now trying to decide how to finish them. I'd obviously like to pop the grain as much as possible – which would suggest an oil finish – but I feel i would be better using a grain-filler first (although the hide glue seems to have filled a lot of the pores). I'm thinking shelac sanding sealer followed by a good quality traditional varnish, maybe Epifanes, as I'm familiar with it.
I don't want anything too glossy as they're going to be set in ash frames finished with Osmo Raw.
Any suggestions as to what's best in this scenario?
Thanks
Siimon
I've just had my first attempt at hammer veneering a couple of panels -bookmatched burr walnut over plywood. I'm now trying to decide how to finish them. I'd obviously like to pop the grain as much as possible – which would suggest an oil finish – but I feel i would be better using a grain-filler first (although the hide glue seems to have filled a lot of the pores). I'm thinking shelac sanding sealer followed by a good quality traditional varnish, maybe Epifanes, as I'm familiar with it.
I don't want anything too glossy as they're going to be set in ash frames finished with Osmo Raw.
Any suggestions as to what's best in this scenario?
Thanks
Siimon