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Cherry, natural darkening

Postby Andyp » 14 Jan 2017, 22:09

I now have 3 cherry turning blanks and 3 sycamore.

If I make sure the cherry is not left in the dark but not in direct sunlight will in darken naturally? Will there be a noticeable change in the colour? Over how long?

Should I keep the sycamore in the dark to try and keep it as light as possible?
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Re: Cherry, natural darkening

Postby Malc2098 » 14 Jan 2017, 22:13

I had my kitchen enlarged and the cupboards replaced a couple of years ago. The doors and drawer fronts were all cherry. I don't think I noticed them getting any darker.

They are currently in storage along with the beech worktop to be recycled into a butcher's table when I finish the 'shop!
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Re: Cherry, natural darkening

Postby Andyp » 14 Jan 2017, 22:25

From what I am reading Malc exposure to UV will darken Cherry. Perhaps your cupboards have a UV inhibiting finish?
I would like the cherry to darken as musch as possible but am wondering if there will be much change in 6 months or a year.

The blanks are in the UK so I will not get to see them untill easter.
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Re: Cherry, natural darkening

Postby chataigner » 14 Jan 2017, 22:41

Not sure what all the variables are but cherry I used in the past has all darkened significantly and looks great. Difference was significiant after around 2 yrs. Finish clear wax.
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Re: Cherry, natural darkening

Postby Tusses » 14 Jan 2017, 22:42

I've never used Cherry .. but "Norm" would say it darkens (gets richer) with age
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