im trying to figger out this #$#@ camera ! then gonna put'em on the site. found something else about exotic wood,, a lot of it will change color or darken after a time, i made a redbird in dogwood blossoms, now he is a black bird!! im trying to find a board or two of Holly, its pure white, about the vinegar, any of it will do, dont forget to experiment a little before using it on the main piece.