I'm finishing handle scales I cut from birch burl. I got some radiating lines but no curly grain. I barely sanded through a hole in the front with black epoxy in it. It looks like someone just dabbed it with a sharpie. I thought that's what really happened until I finally figured out what it was. I can barely see it, but it's there.
Anyway, I want to dye the scales black to hide it, but I don't want to lose the radiating bright lines through the wood. It seems like the lines would still retain some brightness but I thought I'd ask first as I sure don't want to lose the overall effect.
I can leave it, too. It's not that bad. I think the birch finished with oil and sealer with peened brass pins will be nice, too.
Anyway, I want to dye the scales black to hide it, but I don't want to lose the radiating bright lines through the wood. It seems like the lines would still retain some brightness but I thought I'd ask first as I sure don't want to lose the overall effect.
I can leave it, too. It's not that bad. I think the birch finished with oil and sealer with peened brass pins will be nice, too.