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Color contrast can be subtle, as with poplar and cedar, or dramatic, as with walnut and maple. Be aware that even boards from the same species can differ slightly in color. Walnut, for example, can vary from warm brown with a reddish cast to a cooler, brown-gray hue. These differences will become apparent as you try out different wood combinations, and can make one board a more appropriate choice than another. Since the finished color may be difficult to predict, you can preview the final results with an application of mineral spirits.

An application of mineral spirits will approximate what the wood will look like when the finish is applied.

Found Wood

Many of the bowls in this book were cut from “found” wood. I’ve rescued large boards of varnish-covered mahogany and teak from an old storage shed, and repurposed hard maple from my sons’ baby dresser. I’ve even done my share of dumpster diving. However, my best discovery was a local cabinet shop whose craftsmen tossed bowl-sized cutoffs of beautiful hardwoods into bins to be used for firewood. They were pleased to find a better use for their cutoffs, and the chance to “talk shop” with experienced professionals was an unexpected bonus. Be creative with your sources. You’ll benefit, and so will the environment.