tim0625 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 A couple weeks ago, I VEHEMENTLY disagreed with someone on here about painting wood....I'll admit, I'm not a fan of putting blanket coats of paint on wood because I love grain but with the grand daughters, that probably isn't the best course of action.... so I come needing advice. My teenage grand daughters have very specific color themes in their bedrooms. I need some advice on finishing a keepsake box for each of them. I can build it out of most any wood but what I'm wondering is if there are dyes, tints, or techniques out there where I could make the box 'agree' with and compliment the room colors? Any advice is welcome. I'll list some photos and see what you all come up with. Thanks for the help. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Looks to me like you could build them out of purple heart and you'd all be happy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Most paint stores can mix tints into clear finishes. Someone has got to have a mixing chart for dye colors if you want to go that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Looks to me like you could build them out of purple heart and you'd all be happy Not bad.....purple heart...maple splines? Finish with something clear....what do you guys like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Shark, grilled with a lemon sauce! Oh, you meant the boxes.... I like that idea, color and contrast. Each box should someway be just a little different! ! spline, 2 splines etc: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Shark, grilled with a lemon sauce! Oh, you meant the boxes.... I like that idea, color and contrast. Each box should someway be just a little different! ! spline, 2 splines etc: YUM on the shark!!!....Laying in bed this morning thinking purple heart box, maple splines and on the inside, a sliding tray, half the size of the box made from 1/4" maple with 6 or 9 squares in it....thought about a PH bottom and maple top with purple heart splines.....maple feet.....maple handles on the sides for carrying.....all thoughts - feedback welcome....but the finish...something clear-ish to be durable but will not dull or hide the purple heart but will make it pop. What say ye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 ....Laying in bed this morning thinking purple heart box, maple splines and on the inside, a sliding tray, half the size of the box made from 1/4" maple with 6 or 9 squares in it....Hot Damn, so it's not just me. I remember before taking up woodworking, I would lay in bed thinking about the good looking lady cashier at Lowes and now I think about what shelf the Titebond is on at Lowes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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