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OK, finishing time. First step is to final sand the top. After color and lacquer go on its no longer possible to fix flaws.

Next, I stain the entire top black, and then sand it off. This highlights the flame figure in the wood. The 2nd shot here is actually from a previous build to show it sanded off because I neglected to take a photo at that point on this build.

 

This is my earlier “22 Special” build, but it shows what I’m talking about

 

Next I apply red aniline dye directly to the top, and then once dry I shoot a sealer coat of lacquer on top. This adds a slight gloss at this point. It gets better later with more clear

 

Next a black “burst” around the outside edge and more clear coats.

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