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Marc Banka

Post Oak

Post Oak 13 x 4 inches. 3/8” at the rim, the rest is 1/4
First turned 8/10/21 second last week
Finish is varnish, walnut oil, turpentine and black India ink
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Dean Center
Very nice bowl, Marc. Classic, honest, well proportioned, wonderfully appealing wood, with a very attractive finish. Well done. Can you explain how the India ink is used? Is it mixed in with your other finish ingredients?
 
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Dean Center said:
Very nice bowl, Marc. Classic, honest, well proportioned, wonderfully appealing wood, with a very attractive finish. Well done. Can you explain how the India ink is used? Is it mixed in with your other finish ingredients?
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Thank you, Dean. Those are the attributes I’ve been striving for. It seems to be, at least for now, my lane.

The finish is
1 part tried and true varnish oil
1 part walnut oil
2parts turpentine
2 parts India ink

The alcohol based ink and the other components mix well enough with a bit of stirring.
I swamp the piece with the mixture, and continue flooding till it’s saturated. Let it sit for a while and buff off while it’s still very wet.
I did a second application the next day, but with less turpentine.

I’m still playing with the ratios and methodology.

I’m told that fuming with ammonia could give a similar color, something I intend to try soon.

Marc
 

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