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Step 7. Apply the finish at this point, making sure to get even coverage on all surfaces. Open grained wood such as sycamore will absorb it unevenly (with the end grain soaking it quicker than the edge grain). Apply several light coats rather than one or two heavy ones.

Step 9. Assemble the pieces after you have made sure each joint fits without forcing. I apply a drop of Cyanoacrylate glue to all but two joints; that way, we can display something inside the vase such as the flowers shown in this project. The unglued pieces can be removed and the item cleaned or changed without breaking any components.^

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grit sandpaper or Scotch Brife. Try not to remove too much color, but if you do, it can be re-applied with a brush. Be sure to rinse each piece in clear water to remove any surface dye residue. If you do not, the color will bleed through the finish.

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Step 8. Test fit every piece and make any insure a proper fit. We keep several small hand just for such work.