TODAY THE SANDING was finished. I sanded each uke down to 600 grit, Any finer and the shellac might not have anything to adhere to. Then I put the first thin spit coat of shellac and alcohol on. My what a difference that makes. Now the light wood is protected from infiltration of sawdust from ebony and rosewood. Now the first hint of the beauty and final color of the wood is evident.
Since there is not much of interest in the coming succession of shellac coats I will just show you intimate closeup shots of these ukes as they progress.
Since there is not much of interest in the coming succession of shellac coats I will just show you intimate closeup shots of these ukes as they progress.
Here is "The Native" with the first spit coat of shellac applied. It brings color to the Juniper soundboard, enriches the fiddleback maple. The figure in the maple and the Australian Blackwood binder will grow more distinct with successive coats of finish.
One coat of shellac on the peg head plate and one application of olive oil on the fretboard and the true colors reveal themselves, only to be enriched by additional applications.
beginning to look good. I am pleased with the color of that Yew heel piece.
Tomorrow I will show you another uke.
