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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: DC on July 26, 2020, 04:55:15 pm

Title: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: DC on July 26, 2020, 04:55:15 pm

I have two odd pieces of boo from separate logs. The nodes line up quite closely so they would work together but one is bamboo colored and the other has a greenish tinge. Is there a way to get rid of the green? I've had it standing out in the sun for a couple of days and not much seems to be happening. I'd rather not stain it as colors aren't my strong point :-[ :-[

Title: Re: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: Pat B on July 26, 2020, 05:55:21 pm

Sunlight usually bleaches out most bamboo. Build a bow with a green bamboo backing. ;D

Title: Re: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: DC on July 26, 2020, 06:01:56 pm

It's only long enough for half a bow. I use two piece boo backing. I'm starting to wonder why. :)

Title: Re: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: Eric Krewson on July 27, 2020, 07:00:05 am

I use mandrake bamboo and find it has a slightly greenish cast under the rind when dry.

Title: Re: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: DC on July 27, 2020, 09:10:24 am

I'm pretty sure this is Moso. It's odd that I just have the one 36"x2"piece. I bought four 8'x4" logs and I don't have any greenish bows. It's like it turned green standing in the corner.

Title: Re: Greenish color Bamboo
Post by: DC on July 28, 2020, 09:51:01 am

I think it's fading in the sun. It's slow but I think it's happening.