Mike posted:
I agree the stock Doug posted is the most incredible example I've seen. I especially like the fact the artist ingeniously matched the existing color and figure and masked the graft; immensely more challenging than just adding figure.
No argument here, Mike. But will offer that the technique for masking a graft on a finished stock can use the same techniques. One simply sands finish, near the addition, along with the addition, and faux finishes them as one.
If one takes great care, it will blend the two as one and it is very difficult to see the extension.
The use of aniline dyes are the ticket as they are UV resistant and the colors do not change.
Best,
John
