Whats a good wood dye to use for the whole blank such as box elder? Thanks
M Mark4583 Member Joined Feb 21, 2006 Messages 108 Location . Dec 13, 2006 #1 Whats a good wood dye to use for the whole blank such as box elder? Thanks
D Dario Member Joined Apr 14, 2005 Messages 8,222 Location Austin, TX, USA. Dec 13, 2006 #2 CSUSA used to sell Chestnut brand that got great reviews. I bought some but haven't used any yet so can't comment on personal level. They do carry other brands now both in powder (water soluble) and liquid (alcohol based) form.
CSUSA used to sell Chestnut brand that got great reviews. I bought some but haven't used any yet so can't comment on personal level. They do carry other brands now both in powder (water soluble) and liquid (alcohol based) form.
Pikebite Member Joined Jun 21, 2006 Messages 174 Location Shepshed, United Kingdom. Dec 13, 2006 #3 I just love the Chestnut spirit based dyes. Very user friendly, not affected by CA and have not had any fading problems yet.
I just love the Chestnut spirit based dyes. Very user friendly, not affected by CA and have not had any fading problems yet.
bob393 Member Joined Oct 7, 2006 Messages 1,388 Location Goshen, NY, USA. Dec 13, 2006 #4 I'll try it also.
R Russb Member Joined Oct 22, 2005 Messages 338 Location Thousand Oaks, California, USA. Dec 13, 2006 #5 I don't believe Craft carries the Chestnut brand any more, call and find out. They do have their Artisan Brand. Woodcraft also carries alcohol based dyes by Behlen.
I don't believe Craft carries the Chestnut brand any more, call and find out. They do have their Artisan Brand. Woodcraft also carries alcohol based dyes by Behlen.
Ron in Drums PA Member Joined Jan 27, 2005 Messages 2,372 Location Drums, PA, USA. Dec 13, 2006 #6 Here is what I use http://www.homesteadfinishing.com/htdocs/TransTint.htm
M Mark4583 Member Joined Feb 21, 2006 Messages 108 Location . Dec 13, 2006 #7 Whats the process you use to dye.do you soak the blanks for x amount of hrs then let dry for so long? Thanks
Whats the process you use to dye.do you soak the blanks for x amount of hrs then let dry for so long? Thanks
wudnhed Member Joined Nov 14, 2006 Messages 2,680 Location Brawley, CA, USA. Dec 14, 2006 #8 Is it possible to use clothes dye for dying wood?