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Offline Scaramouche

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Red Mulberry Photo-reactivity
« on: November 22, 2012, 08:00:52 pm »
I know that Osage is photo-reactive - darkening under exposure to UV radiation - but does anyone know if Red Mulberry, a cousin of Osage, reacts likewise?

Offline Matt_H

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Re: Red Mulberry Photo-reactivity
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2012, 08:57:31 pm »
yes, it will turn a rich dark brown over time. There are lots of mentions online of it doing this and even here on these forums.

Mulberry darkens pretty quickly, too.

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Re: Red Mulberry Photo-reactivity
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2012, 10:43:26 pm »
That is very good to know. Thanks a bunch.

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Red Mulberry Photo-reactivity
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2012, 11:47:42 pm »
In my experience, much like it is less intense of a yellow, it also becomes less intense of a reddish-teak-brown once it has aged.  But don't think it doesn't get a rich color when the finish is built up nice and well done.  Mmmm, it can be reallllly pretty!
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