[Woodcarver] Re: oxidizing of cherry wood

[Sam]

Bob,

Are you sure you carved a piece of Cherry? The condition you
describe would be more what occurs with Padauk. Padauk is very
orange when freshly cut but can turn to a light tan if exposed to
UV light.  Walnut is another wood which has a rich color
when freshly cut but gets lighter as it ages.

Cherry is very light in color when freshly cut and as it ages, it
turns a darker red.
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>I love the look of cherry when it is freshly worked, but if it

>is exposed to light too long it takes on a grey tinge and loses

>its fresh, lively, orange color. It looks dirty and a bit

>lifeless. This layer is very thin because it can be removed by

>sanding or re-carving.