How to Make and Use Wood Bleach for Woodturning

I demonstrate how to make a two part bleach for woodturnings from Lye and pool strength Hydrogen Peroxide. I demonstrate the effect on different woods and talk a bit about safety. This is a great embellishing technique to have available.

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Credit for the recipe for wood bleach goes to Gary Guenther who published an article on this in the Feb 2013 issue of the American Woodturner, the journal of the AAW. You can download the article if you are a member of AAW.

You can download demonstration handouts, downloadable copies of articles I have published, and other useful woodturning information available on my website mikepeacewoodturning.com/resources-3/