Purple Heart Problem

[trevordog]

Hello All,
I am building a few pieces from purple heart.
In the past any finish that I have tried to use has turned the
colour from bright purple (which I want to retain)
to a far less impressive reddy/purple.
Am looking for advice as to any finish which will still be
durable, but will not influence the colour of the natural
timber.
Any information would be much appreciated.
Thank you
Trevordog

[RufflyRustic]

Hi Trevordog,

Purpleheart does eventually turn to a lovely dark reddy/purply-tinged brown.

Once freshly cut, exposing to uv light will turn it purple, however, too much light will hasten the purple colour disappearing into brown.

Finishing with a UV-protectant finish might help, but I don't know if this will help it retain the purple permanently.

cheers
Wendy

[trevordog]

Thank you Wendy
Sorry to be slow in getting back.
Will look into it
All the best
trevordog

[RufflyRustic]

Thank you Wendy
Sorry to be slow in getting back.
Will look into it
All the best
trevordog


No problems :) That's one of the bonuses of the forum, that the replies are here ready for you :).

What are you building? My only foray with Purple Heart to date has been a photo frame for a friend, oh and a lovely pen Skew made for me.

cheers
Wendy

[trevordog]

Hi Wendy,
again finally here and looking.
Probably will build a coffee table,
may refloor the toilet to match the purple heart toilet seat
that I have already made.
Have just completed a small stool which I will soon try some UV protectant finish on.
HAVE FUN
hugh:)

[tea lady]

A purple heart toilet seat.:oo: Real luxury that is.:2tsup: And not much UV light to worry about.:rolleyes:

[RufflyRustic]

I have to say this:doh:. I hope there will be some visual difference between the toilet seat and the floor so that, well, um.. :o, you know, mistakes don't happen :B:D

[ubeaut]

Guess you haven't you heard the expression "his mum thinks the sun shines out of his a@$ehole" or "his mum thinks the sun and moon shine out of his a@$ehole"
The UV on a toilet seat could be massive, what with all that extra sunshine in there. http://www.ubeaut.biz/sunny.gif

Sorry - Just couldn't help myself.

Cheers - Neil :)

[tea lady]

Dear oh dear!:oo: DK'll get you Neil.:D