Flower chess set - 3-in-1 colored finish¶

Videos¶

Video 1: Colored board overview¶

Video 2: Color application process¶

Video 3: Final colored result¶

Project overview¶

I finished coloring the 3-in-1 game board in December 2025. After completing the carving work, I spent time adding colors to the flower patterns. This brings out the details and makes each game surface easier to read. You can see the carving process here.

Adding color¶

Once the carving was done, I decided to add colors to make the flower patterns pop. The colors help distinguish the different game surfaces while keeping the floral design looking good. I used eco-friendly paints that won't harm the wood and will last for years.

Why add color¶

Better visibility: Colors make the game squares and patterns clearer
Highlights details: The flower patterns stand out more with color
Practical use: Easier to play when you can see the board clearly
Looks nice: The colors add warmth to the natural wood

Technical details¶

Material: Linden wood with eco-friendly paints
Dimensions: 60x60x8 cm
Finish: Colored flower patterns with protective varnish
Technique: Hand-carved and hand-painted
Design: Flower-themed patterns with color accents
Duration: Additional 30+ hours for coloring and finishing
Games: Chess, checkers, and backgammon

Project gallery¶

Color application process¶

Coloring process¶

Adding color to a carved board is careful work. I had to paint within the carved lines and make sure the colors were even. The flower patterns needed different colors to stand out, and the game surfaces needed clear contrast so you can actually play.

What I did¶

Prepared surfaces: Made sure everything was clean and smooth
Chose colors: Picked colors that work well together and show good contrast
Painted flowers: Applied colors to the flower patterns first
Game surfaces: Colored the chess, checkers, and backgammon areas
Details: Added finishing touches to make everything consistent
Varnish: Applied protective coating to keep the colors looking good

Colored vs natural¶

I kept some areas natural wood to balance the colored parts. This way the board doesn't look too busy, and you still see the beautiful wood grain. The colors enhance the carving without covering everything up.

Final result¶

The colored version turned out well. The flowers really stand out now, and it's much easier to see the game squares. The colors make it more fun to play on while keeping the board looking nice. All three games are now clearly defined and ready to use.

This coloring work was completed in December 2025, adding about 30 more hours to the project. The board now has both the carved detail and colored finish. You can see the carving process in the previous article.