Black MOP is not actually black.

If it says to cut the channel wider and fill with black epoxy - you have to be comfortable with using colored epoxy against end grain spruce inside the channel. Purfling is one way to mitigate some issues.

Probably best to go with the instructions on the web site. Black MOP shows fine against actual black due to the reflectivity, and in this case it's supposed to look like it's in a shadow anyway.

But you'll have to ask the customer how they want it. Technically it would be possible to inlay it directly into the spruce with no circular border, but if that's what they have in mind then you'll probably need to charge extra.

Yes, Aaron,-good point about the end grain. I am leaning toward some type of purfling-probably just a single black line so as not to takle away from the simplicity of the design.

Thanks

Brad, I used that same rosette several years ago. It will probably look fine set in black epoxy. But, never being smart enough to do things the easy way, I made an ebony insert for the rosette and inlayed the pearl the old fashioned way. It was a PITA but did come out ok.

Brad, I didn't keep good records or even a good picture of the rosette. (It was a rush. I think I had it out the door in less than 4 weeks).

I blew up the best photo I had and my best guess is I used 10/20/10 BWB, but your aesthetic choices have always been excellent. Look forward to seeing the finished product.

Brad, I used that same rosette several years ago. It will probably look fine set in black epoxy. But, never being smart enough to do things the easy way, I made an ebony insert for the rosette and inlayed the pearl the old fashioned way. It was a PITA but did come out ok.

Brad, I used that same rosette several years ago. It will probably look fine set in black epoxy. But, never being smart enough to do things the easy way, I made an ebony insert for the rosette and inlayed the pearl the old fashioned way. It was a PITA but did come out ok.