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Naturally Aged Cherry Color


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Naturally Aged Cherry Color. Cherry wood evolves in appearance as it ages. Imitation of true natural cherry aging is a tough order.

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Exposure to sunlight accelerates this process. Cherry wood evolves in appearance as it ages. Imitation of true natural cherry aging is a tough order.

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Cherry Blanket Chest N.J. Concealment Furniture

While natural aging takes patience, there are ways to quickly darken cherry wood for projects requiring an antique, aged look. Cherry wood evolves in appearance as it ages. Chemicals such as iron acetate, potassium dichromate, or sodium hydroxide (lye) can react with tannins in the wood to accelerate darkening. While it is impossible to accurately predict the shade of color, the speed, or the degree of darkening, know that it is a natural, unavoidable process and.

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