Bleached Walnut Burst

[javacody]

I want to do a burst on a walnut and after seeing the following link:

bleaching walnut,

inspiration struck. Could I taper my bleach applications to make the Walnut progressively lighter into the center of the guitar? I'd really like to do this and add some yellow or amber dye to this. I'm thinking it could turn out pretty cool. What do you guys think?

[rocksolid]

Thats an interesting idea, but it would be tough to get your effect consistent.

[javacody]

Yeah, in looking at the photo, I think it would also be tricky to blend the different layers of bleach. If there was some way to get a smooth transition that didn't require a small miracle, it may be doable.

[unclej]

that's a really interesting idea..my first thought is to get a scrap of walnut and first apply the bleach over the whole scrap with a damp..not wet..sponge. then move inward for your second coat again using a damp sponge and so on. the bleach line between coatings wouldn't be a sharp line but i think that's what would make it interesting.

let us know how it works if you decide to try it.

[rocksolid]

I just had an idea! You could spray the bleach on! If its too thick water it down a little to thin it, i think if you spray your coats strategically you should be able to get the look you're going for.

[chunkielad]

Defo spray on - use an airbrush or fine tune a gun.

[nollock]

Hmmm, make sure you got a respirator, dont wanna be breathing in bleach mist.