Such figured wood has many pores of different shapes and sizes coming to the surface at every possible angle. Unless they are filled with something solid, they will show back up after a few months to a year when all the solvents have evaporated and the True Oil resins have shrunk to the maximum extent.

To prevent that from happening, try the sanded-in stock finishing method next time. See http://www.woodworking.org/WC/GArchive99/1_20waltcunfin.html

For me it's the only way to finish a stock whether you want a in-the-wood finish(pores are filled flush) or a built up film finish. In either case, the pores must be filled with a non-shrinking material or you will see them again in a few months

OB