I have a recently completed project in cherry. I had some very nice cherry that was used for most of the cabinet, however, I did not have enough and had to go to another source to get more cherry. The second batch, it lighter in color, a bit more pink-ish, than the other which has darker, red-ish browns. Although I believe age/exposure to sunlight without finish is part of the difference, after a couple of weeks in front of a window in sunlight, it is clear they are not going to match.

So, the question is, based on the finishing technique I am planning, do the experts think the pieces will blend well enough? The finishing process I have chosen is outlined by Glenn Huey and includes the following basic steps: 1) flood with dye, 2) wash-coat of shellac, 3) van-dyke brown glaze, 4) another wash-coat of shellac and then 5) top coats of dull-rubbed lacquer.

My thinking is that the combination of dye and glaze will blend the pieces well-enough to make it work. I would test the theory but none of the older cherry is available to test. Are there other thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any assistance you are able to provide.