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Mooresboro, NC on Jun 05, 2012

Cherry Bath Cabinet for double sink

This was made from 3/4" rough cut cherry lumber. I built it and then gave it an aged cherry finish with a product called 100 years in a bottle. This was a two part system that made the wood age just as it would have if exposed to the sun for many years. The wood went from pink to this color in about 1 hour. Then I put 3 coats of Poly over it. all the detail was made in the shop. The hardware was the only thing that was purchased.

9 Comments

SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Beautiful! I've never heard of that product- where can I find it?

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 1
Peace Painting Co., Inc. Alpharetta, GA

Great idea. It looks wonderful.
CP

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 0
Jan C Duluth, GA

Roger - like all of your items - you do such beautiful work!!! That has beautiful detail and I love the color. Congrats on an excellent finished look.

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 1
Roger S Mooresboro, NC

@SheilaG I got the product from Woodworkers Supply several years ago. It was a two part product which you had to mix the first part with water and apply to the wood. At this point it looked like I had ruined the cabinet it turned an ash brown color and I knew that I was out the cost of the wood. But I kept up with the project and waited the time it said then put the second product on the wood. As I wiped on the second part the color you see came out and I was relieved. As to where to find ...»
the product now I do not know. WS stopped handling it and I have not been able to find it again. After doing some research I think that the product was potassium dichromate. This is said to give you the same results but it is a toxic chemical and should be used with caution. The original product was called "Old Growth" 100 Years in a bottle.

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 3
Roger S Mooresboro, NC

Sorry bad link here is the correct one. http://www.bt3central.com/showthread.php?t=2...

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 1
SheilaG, Plum Doodles Acworth, GA

Thanks for the info, Roger. :)

on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 0
Anne @ DesignDreams by An... Canada

That worked really well! Love the darker wood.

on Jun 07, 2012 · Like 0
Barbara Durham, NC

I am really going to take a day trip and bring my husband to see all your great projects.

on Jun 07, 2012 · Like 1
Anne Durham, NC

Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) is a very strong oxidant and hence it would make sense that it using it would make wood appear aged, as well-aged wood is probably well-oxidized wood due to its long exposure to air.
A research chemist friend of mine has used this in the lab on a number of occasions. It is highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. It is also a teratogen, mutagen, and ...»
carcinogen. Great care should be used when handling it (he always use gloves and safety glasses). He is a woodworker and yet says using this stuff on furniture is unthinkable.
Here is the url to its MSDS:

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/MSDS/MSDS/Displa...
I imagine this is still dangerous after it is dry. Please take great care.

on Jun 08, 2012 · Like 0