Teak Platter with Rose Inlay.

Nice.
I think the inlay and shading look great. Good job.

I don’t know what to recommend for a finish.

Steve

-- -- I'm no rocket surgeon

That inlay is beautiful! Great work!

Beautiful work…. I know from first hand experience how difficult Inlay and shading is.. you should be proud of your efforts

-- Ray,Iowa

Stunning work. Congratulations on a great result.
Thank you for sharing.

Bob

-- Bob, Western Australia, The Sun came up this morning, what a great start to the day. Now it's up to me to make it even better. I've cut this piece of wood 4 times and it's still too damn short.

What is sand shading?

-- Beer, Beer, Thank God for Beer. It's my way of keeping my mind fresh and clear...

For a first attempt at sand shading, that is a very nice job. Are you using commercial veneer or shop cut?
I like your home made inlay router as well it’s a lot like mine. ... so much better than a big clumsy router, even a trim router.

Well done.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Paul; the veneer is shop cut and the dremel router base works great, just wish that the eyes were years younger. Thank you for the “well done” from the Master, you are truly an inspiration.

-- Nick, Virginia, http://www.etsy.com/shop/NONICKSWOOD

Fantastic outcome for a first time, great work.

-- "I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The point is to bring them the real facts." - Abraham Lincoln

Beautifully done, Nick!
Milo, sand shading is the process of using heated sand to burn the areas you want to appear shaded.

-- God bless, Candy

Great work, very nice inlay.

-- Tom D

What an outstanding job, You should be so proud of your work.

-- "It is only a silly question if it is not asked" Don,New Zealand

Beautiful and great work.

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Beautiful. Never heard of sand shading. Techniques in woodworking appear to be limitless.

-- jerry

Certainly turned out great.

Beautiful work

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