How to Conceal Sapwood

Use gel stains, dyes and pigments to refine cherry and walnut
by Teri Masaschi

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Must furniture makers and woodworkers resign themselves to ignoring the increasing amounts of sapwood in cherry and walnut boards? Should they cut it out or use only narrow boards? By using gels, dyes, and pigments, Teri Masaschi describes how to use and conceal sapwood to retain the beauty of the wood. Step-by-step instructions and photographs detail how to use various techniques to hide or blend sapwood into surrounding heartwood.

From Fine Woodworking #161

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