Hello,
Today, I want to tell you how you can make your own wood stains.
Mix equal measures of raw linseed oil and pure turpentine and apply using a piece of cotton wool to the prepared surface quite liberally.
Wipe off the excess with a clean piece of rag in the direction of the grain.
This stain should be left to dry for at least 24 hours, after which time, the surface will become as dark as it can possibly be. It may have darkened a little more from when it was first applied.
Please note, that this is a chemical stain and will act only on certain timbers, mainly Mahogany, Walnut, Rosewood and very old Oak. It will only darken the main timber and will not affect the inlays or stringing. The colour achieved will depend on the natural colour of the timber and it will serve to greatly enhance the beauty and clarity of the wood.
Bichromate of potash:
This is another chemical stain that needs to be mixed in warm water first.
Bichromate is sold as fine crystals, and should be stored as such; so do not mix up litres (gallons) in advance, as it will not keep for very long in its mixed state.
If a strong solution is mixed the final colour will become much darker, so please experiment with lighter shades first.
You should always mix a sufficient amount for the job in hand, as it will be very difficult to mix another batch to the same colour. Also, the colour cannot be judged until the polish has been applied.
It is best used on Mahogany, whether it is inlaid or not. If used on inlaid woods it will not affect the inlays.
Apply the stain using cotton wool and wear rubber gloves.
Be careful as this stain bites into the wood very fast so you must work very quickly, rub on and off in the direction of the grain, wipe dry with old rags.
Today, I want to tell you how you can make your own wood stains.
Method One:
Using Raw Linseed oil and Pure Turpentine:Mix equal measures of raw linseed oil and pure turpentine and apply using a piece of cotton wool to the prepared surface quite liberally.
Wipe off the excess with a clean piece of rag in the direction of the grain.
This stain should be left to dry for at least 24 hours, after which time, the surface will become as dark as it can possibly be. It may have darkened a little more from when it was first applied.
Please note, that this is a chemical stain and will act only on certain timbers, mainly Mahogany, Walnut, Rosewood and very old Oak. It will only darken the main timber and will not affect the inlays or stringing. The colour achieved will depend on the natural colour of the timber and it will serve to greatly enhance the beauty and clarity of the wood.
Method Two:
Bichromate of potash:
This is another chemical stain that needs to be mixed in warm water first.
Bichromate is sold as fine crystals, and should be stored as such; so do not mix up litres (gallons) in advance, as it will not keep for very long in its mixed state.
If a strong solution is mixed the final colour will become much darker, so please experiment with lighter shades first.
You should always mix a sufficient amount for the job in hand, as it will be very difficult to mix another batch to the same colour. Also, the colour cannot be judged until the polish has been applied.
It is best used on Mahogany, whether it is inlaid or not. If used on inlaid woods it will not affect the inlays.
Apply the stain using cotton wool and wear rubber gloves.
Be careful as this stain bites into the wood very fast so you must work very quickly, rub on and off in the direction of the grain, wipe dry with old rags.
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