white bloom

[Samfire]

Hi, I am new to woodworking and have a finishing problem. I have just given a small box that I have made from mahogany, a coat of sanding sealer. However, the whole thing has taken on a white bloom. What is it and how can I fix it. Any help appreciated.
George

 

[twothumbs]

Moisture below the sealer? I would try a warm iron on top of clean paper. May do the trick. Best wishes.

 

[Samfire]

Hi two thumbs,
Thanks for the quick reply. I will it a go and then move my wood to drier place.
Regards
George

 

[nev]

you could also try burnishing cream..
http://www.liberon.co.uk/retouch-and-re ... gmfA%3D%3D

 

[CHJ]

What type of sealer did you use, water or spirit based?

 

[Samfire]

It was Liberian spirit sanding sealer. I used it on some walnut a couple of weeks ago and that was fine.
George

 

[Samfire]

Update,
I tried the paper and iron method suggested by two thumbs a

nd it worked like magic, so thanks twothumbs for passing on your knowledge. It was so good that I got my wife to come and watch and she was amazed too. The only downside was that she got me to do couple of shirts while I had the iron out.
George

 

[Mark A]

Now she's seen that you're good with an iron this could be a regular thing!

 

[CHJ]

Glad you got it sorted, puzzle now is to think about what was different about that instance.
Moist wood, increased humidity, colder surroundings ?

 

[twothumbs]

Pleased that it worked for you Samfire.
I learnt the trick from a restorer who said it was always a 'wee earner' when someone came in with their prized table top....... ' I'll try my best, may not get it back exactly as it was, but we should manage something to please you. Will be £300. I'll give you a call in about 10 days'. So Half an hour later and a lot of profit and of course a cleint over the moon, 10 days later.

Best wishes.