{FYI: I am going to cross post this on other, general woodwork forums also}
I am trying to add color to a scroll saw project. The wood is Baltic Birch plywood, and I would like to stain it dark with a hint of red. Due to the fretwork nature of the project, I can only reasonably use the "dip" method of stain and finish applications. I am planning on using an oil based finish, but I am willing to be talked out of that. Dip method applying the finish is firm.
For many reasons, I don't like the results of pre-made Danish Oil stains, nor varnish based stains commonly purchased in Home Improvement stores.
Many years ago, I messed around with Aniline Dyes (water based), and remember getting great results with deep color on a large project. However, I cannot remember where I got the dyes.
A quick search of the Web, and I noticed a lack of suppliers of the power form aniline dyes so I can make up my own dyes. Lee Valley seemed to have their own brand of powders which I know I have not tried.
So questions:
Does any one still use Aniline dyes?
Does any one use Aniline dyes on BB plywood?
Where, on the www do you recommend as a supplier?
Thanks in Advance
Phil
I am trying to add color to a scroll saw project. The wood is Baltic Birch plywood, and I would like to stain it dark with a hint of red. Due to the fretwork nature of the project, I can only reasonably use the "dip" method of stain and finish applications. I am planning on using an oil based finish, but I am willing to be talked out of that. Dip method applying the finish is firm.
For many reasons, I don't like the results of pre-made Danish Oil stains, nor varnish based stains commonly purchased in Home Improvement stores.
Many years ago, I messed around with Aniline Dyes (water based), and remember getting great results with deep color on a large project. However, I cannot remember where I got the dyes.
A quick search of the Web, and I noticed a lack of suppliers of the power form aniline dyes so I can make up my own dyes. Lee Valley seemed to have their own brand of powders which I know I have not tried.
So questions:
Does any one still use Aniline dyes?
Does any one use Aniline dyes on BB plywood?
Where, on the www do you recommend as a supplier?
Thanks in Advance
Phil
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