What a difference 3 years makes

[Tar Heel]

I made this cherry cradle 3 years ago for my granddaughter. I used a very light coat of Pa. cherry stain (yeah, yeah, I know, that's a no-no). The picture with the light finish was taken in Sept 2003 after that stain was applied and the one showing the darker finish was taken two weeks ago. The change in color has come from only darkening with time. This is dramatic evidence that cherry just gets more beautiful with age.

 

[NCPete]

Stuart, I hope you don't mind my undeleting and moving your fine cradle. The difference in the color is too much to ignore. NICE work!

 

[Monty]

Very impressive! I only hope that the cherry I used for my end tables "settles down" some to look that good over time.

 

[NZAPP1]

WOW that darkened up nicely :icon_thum :eusa_danc

 

[Travis Porter]

Was it in the sun or is this just ambient daylight? It is impressive how much darker it has gotten.

 

[Tar Heel]

Travis, the cradle was sitting beneath a window in the nursery for a couple of years.

 

[jeff...]

Cherry and black walnut both are like a fine wine, they get better with age.

 

[zimman20]

Was it in the sun or is this just ambient daylight? It is impressive how much darker it has gotten.

QFT! :eusa_clap Beautiful piece.

 

[dozer]

Cherry and black walnut both are like a fine wine, they get better with age.

I have to agree 100% with that Jeff. They are also 2 of my favorite woods. And I think that cradle has only gotten better looking as time goes by.

 

[skeeter]

The cradle has definitely gotten a richer look with age. It is hard to beleive that there would be that much difference, but here's the proof! BTW, nice looking cradle.

 

[cpowell]

Beautiful work Stuart. :eusa_clap

I've seen the same color change (patina) as evidenced by your pics. Over time you can see the maturation. That's why I prefer a natural finish on cherry.

Chuck