Koala help needed.

[Foxfold]

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.

[John B]

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.

[Scrappile]

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.

[Fab4]

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]

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

[daveww1]

very nice job of cutting, I hope the next one doesn't give you any trouble.

[amazingkevin]

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.

[namunolie]

nicely done

I worked  'yucky ply wood in this week 

and have a no idea

I just put oil and make it darken 

[wombatie]

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

[crupiea]

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

[Rockytime]

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.