Coloring Veneer

[Displaced Canadian]

I'm looking for a permanent way to dye veneer that rules out food coloring.. I'm trying to make thin wooden pickguard. This is a new thing for me just looking for ideas to make the learning curve steeper. Thank you.

 

[ldb2000]

Any Analine dye mixed with alcohol will dye veneer .

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Can I get that at Michael's and does it have a brand name of some kind. Can I use denatured alcohol?

 

[ldb2000]

Yes DNA is ok and Woodcraft and CSUSA carry analine dyes Rockler might also . I'm not sure about Michaels . Trans Tint and Mixol are 2 brand names but there are others , just look for Analine Dye .

 

[Displaced Canadian]

While we are on the subject, would the same dyes work to color epoxy?

 

[ldb2000]

They should , but I've never tried it so I'm not sure .

 

[fernhills]

While we are on the subject, would the same dyes work to color epoxy?

Yes, I mix a pinch of the powder to the epoxy. A water mix with Analine dyes gives a more brilliant color.

 

[jaywood1207]

What colour are you looking for? If you are after black you could use the vinegar and steel wool method.