Foxfold Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Well I have cut my 'fussy' friends ruddy Koala, however the top layer of plywood seems to be a little 'yucky'. Not sure if it's the wood or perhaps I sanded it a tad too much. What would you suggest to make it look better ? I was thinking about a stain but I've heard that plywood doesn't take stains very well. frankorona, crupiea, Woodrush and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 That's a hard one, especially if the lower ply is staring to show through.. Can you cut it down a little and put a frame around it? If not I'd try a light stain, like oak, but sand it nicely (and Carefully ) down to 360g by hand beforehand,. You did an excellent of cutting him, your mate should be pretty chuffed. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have had good results staining plywood with a gel stain, from Old Masters or General Finishes. There is also a pre-stain or wood conditioner that can be applied first. I think Minwax sells one. It is suppose to help prevent blotches.... I have not tried it. jollyred 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab4 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi Brenda: Everyone does it different I would paint the whole thing white or whatever color you see fit then sand away some of the paint then stain it Antique like finish - just a crazy thought Fab4 Foxfold and danny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Fab4 said: Hi Brenda: Everyone does it different I would paint the whole thing white or whatever color you see fit then sand away some of the paint then stain it Antique like finish - just a crazy thought Fab4 If it was for me, then I probably would do that, however the 'lady' wants wood. I may just cut it again with a better piece of ply, it wasn't a difficult pattern. xx amazingkevin, Fab4 and John B 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 very nice job of cutting, I hope the next one doesn't give you any trouble. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Looks good from here, although cutting another one like you said is a good alternative. Make lemonade from lemons! I've had good luck turning things around with distractions,colors,paint,add on's. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namunolie Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 nicely done I worked 'yucky ply wood in this week and have a no idea I just put oil and make it darken John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 25, 2019 Report Share Posted October 25, 2019 I hope you 'friend' likes him because I think he's cute. You did a terrific job. Sorry can't help you with you problem. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I think it looks great, just leave it alone. if you dont like something about the finish, just make a frame for it. It acts as a sort of optical illusion in that it gives the eye more to focus on thus evening everything out. srs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 I don't see a problem either. If she wants wood she has wood. I think it looks great. I'd do nothing except frame it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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