Matching PG Walnut Hardwood

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Hello!

So I’m finally running out of the Glowforge PG Walnut Hardwood (1/8th)… It is a sad day because I have been waiting on a restock email for what seems like months.
I make jewelry with the material and am looking for a close color match. Everywhere I have looked has the walnut material untreated, does anyone know how I can bring out the dark wood color? Or does anyone know of a supplier that carries a very similar color wood/plywood?

THANK YOU!

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does anyone know how I can bring out the dark wood color?

Any clear wood finish would do it. I like wipe on satin polyurethane. You can finish before you cut, and then use masking once the finish is dry. The end result will be quite similar.

Walnut varies a good bit in terms of how dark it is. You could always use a stain if you wanted to darken it further, that’s completely up to you.

https://www.amazon.com/Watco-68141-Wipe-Polyurethane-Finish/dp/B002K9VAKI

Here’s an example:

Spindle shaped round inlay box [includes a poll, come vote]

Hi there, I’m Chronos. [IMG_2542] The latest in my series of sanded-edge boxes, I got the idea to accentuate the layers and went from there. Notes: Lots of wood species here, it’s a mix of 1/8" thick hardwoods and 0.040" raw non-PG veneer. Overall dimensions are 1.25" tall and just over 2" wide at the widest point. Sanded to 600 grit. Finished with satin wipe on polyurethane. I added a poll below, please click here or scroll down a few comments to find it. I know what you’re here for, le…

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YES!!

Ugh, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
You just solved my problem!