I had a piece of  Poplar wood 2x2x12 and it had 2 colors, dark green and light wood. The colors went the length of the board. The board is pictured below the turned piece. I thought the grain was unique and tried an experiment. I ripped the board in 4 pieces, cut each to length and glued all 8 pieces back together doing my best to match grain and color. I turned it down for an ornament. You can see the joints if you look closely.

Edited August 18, 20214 yr by Ron Altier
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Those look great!  What finish did you use?  Tell me how you did the hanger and bead.

 

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The hanger and bead are earring accessories I purchased at Hobby Lobby, michaels or on line. The tiny ibolt hanger has screw threads and I predrill a hole for it. Don't want to break it, it will break easily. I use pierced earring hooks and tiny chain from the same places. The bead comes with a short needle and I pre drill, cut it to size and epoxy in place.

 I use a couple of finishes, depending on the wood. Hard wood I use a homemade version of Crystal Cote Polish. Other times I use Rustoleum 2x clear cote spray. I spray while suspending the piece and twisting the string so the piece revolves to assure even coat with no runs. It drys quickly

Gorgeous. The grain match make a super design!

Ron, you always amaze me with what you see in the wood before you begin your process.  And, your completion of a turning is awesome along with your finishing touches.  Thanks for bringing us all up again.  Beautiful work.

 

Nice work Ron. The degree of duplication is impressive. I love how the poplar turned out ! A lot of people consider poplar a paint grade only wood which is too bad. It has such great colors in it. 
Paul