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woodworkers & spoonsmiths - stock question
Got an unfinished laminate stock for a 10/22 build. Plain blonde color.
Would like to add a hint of color before I put a topcoat on, but all of the stains I can find are various wood shades. Would like to go with a green, blue, purple, or some other color. What are my options? Can either do a stain and then top coat w/ clear laquer, or a color tinted laquer for the first layer or two and then clear laquer after that to keep the color from being too much. Thanks!
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If you have a bit of the original left-over wood stock: Experiment a bit using different products and compare results.
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I use leather dye now and then. Comes in many colors and is water based so you can spray lacquer over it.
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The leather dye option sounds interesting...
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The typical hardware stores only carry the basics for staining. Try and locate a wood finishing supplier like Mohawk. Wood & Leather Touch Up & Repair Products by Mohawk Finishing
They should have both water soluble powder dyes and alcohol based dyes. You could also try a Luther supplier like Stewart MacDonald. STEWMAC.COM - Finishing Supplies Cheers Duane
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Be aware that colors/tones may change after a few months.
-Some dyes sit on the surface of wood. -Some are completely absorbed after a week or two. Wait before top-coating. Use gloves when handling. If absolutely necessary, temporarily finish using the same type of oil used in the stain. Last edited by john70t; 06-17-2014 at 11:57 AM.. |
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One of these oil stains would probably work: Interior Stain Colors - Sherwin-Williams
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I've used this particular type of dye with great success as color for toning lacquer on old radio cabinets and some furniture.
Behlen Solar-Lux Non Grain Raising Wood Dyes
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Thanks guys.
Think I'm going a different direction - gonna do a thick base of clear water based laquer, rattle can it w/ black water based laquer, and have a buddy take his air brush to it with his water based paints.
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