Derek Caelin 🌱 on Nostr: I took the oak and the poplar, and sanded them both with 120, 150, and 220 sand ...

I took the oak and the poplar, and sanded them both with 120, 150, and 220 sand paper). Then I applied conditioner to the oak, and then stained it with a water based "espresso" stain.

I think the contrast between the white and the black pieces is obvious and the wood grain looks great.