I once tried "pickling" some wood. I'll have to look it up again, but in essence you paint the wood. It seemed to blend in to the wood; did not hide the wood grain.
Nicely done. I did the same pattern last year and just sold it yesterday at a craft fair. Father bought it for his son, now a Marine. I especially love patterns that tell a story, and this pattern by "grampa" certainly accomplishes that. Kudos.
Vin
Nicely done. Just had cataract surgery myself, on both eyes, and I know what you mean about being glad to getting back to scroll sawing. Look forward to seeing more of your results!
Vin