I wanted to say thanks to all for the help. I am getting a little better with it, now I am getting some descent color. I am not there yet but am going in the right direction.
The one on the right is over ivory, it was my second one over ivory, the first one did not work out to well. I thought Psyche had to be worked very hot on the mandrel and the ivory seemed to of eaten it all up.
The second is over ivory but I did not cook it as much while shaping.
The last 2 are over a stringer I made using different shades of blue.
Bob