Build Your Own Prestige - Block 055

The grain on mine came out way more interesting than the photo suggested, and a quick coat of lacquer really did make the color pop. Fair warning, these can fail during the build, so it's a bit of a gamble, but mine survived and it's a fun little piece to keep on the desk.

Wasn't sure what to expect since it says some blocks fail during the build, but mine came out solid and the color really popped after I added lacquer. Took a bit of sanding to get the edges clean, but it sits on my shelf looking genuinely premium now.

The block arrived with the grain lined up better than the photo suggested, and a coat of lacquer really did wake up the color. Mine survived the build with no issues, though I get why they warn that some blocks fail during shaping.