Continuing the fundamentals of woodwork, we reach an important step in preparing to use a dye based stain for your project. We begin by raising the grain of the wood. The only tools you need for this step is a sponge and…
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A solution to get around the problem of uneven pigment absorption is to use dye stains instead of pigment stains. The difference is important. Pigment stains are composed of tiny opaque particles of color suspended in liquid. When applied to…
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Preparation techniques could fill a book, so let’s just focus on the high points for now. First you need to sand all surfaces evenly, working your way up through sanding grits from course to fine, skipping every other grit: 60,…
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