WoodworkingBlotchy Finish in Cherry and Maple By Bob Lang / November 1, 2011 Question: what can I do about the finish looking blotchy in cherry and maple? Answer: call it chatoyance Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading...