"Ian Dodd" wrote in message
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Never having worked with PH before, what can we do to preserve or even
enhance the color a little? Will a straight oil deepen the color?
What about using the end grain?

Ian,

A very effective way to deepen the color of purpleheart is to heat it.
Place it a 250 degree oven until you get the desired result. The end grain
will be a darker color. With judicious use of sandpaper, you can create
highlights.

You need to be careful about leaving fingerprints. The layer of dark
purple oxidation will react with the oils in your skin. Cover with finish
as soon as possible - I use a water based poly.

Bob Lewis