Walnut Form With Copper Streak

One never knows how these things happen, but the thin line of grain that separates the dark brown walnut color from the lighter sapwood on this piece really stands out, especially in bright light, where it takes on an almost copper color. Such bonuses often surprise me as they aren’t obvious at all until some finish goes on. Speaking of finish, I lost count of the number of thin coats of shellac I rubbed into this piece in pursuit of that glossy finish.