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   peter28 | Jun 03, 2008 03:50pm | #1

   I don't know that particular brand of furniture but factory furniture, especially the better types, have multi layered colors in their finish schedule to produce a variety of effects.

   I would think the red color you see is sealed in and then another layer of a blackish glaze is added. Glaze by definition is a translucent color over a sealed surface. The more pigment base you add to your glaze the more opaque it becomes. Most colorists will not use a black by itself as it is too "cool" and will deaden most colors. On a case where it goes over a "warm" reddish stain, you might use 3-4 parts black and 1 part red to liven it up.

   Of course from there you can add a transparent black tint to the final coats of finish to increase the depth of the color. 

   It does take some practice to get these results. Start by reading about the process of glazing. It will add a whole new dimension to your finishing.

   Do you have the ability to spray?

   Peter

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   blank013 | Jun 04, 2008 07:20am | #2

   Thanks for the info. I do have spraying capability. I have some black cherry from ON which is ready quite red, I'll try your suggestions on it. Thanks