This film-forming property makes the stain ideal for woods that are difficult to stain. It will not form blotches as it does not depend on the wood pores to color the wood. Speedball India ink is cheap, easy, fast, lightfast, sealed with shellac and won’t blend when the finish is applied. This product works on all wood types, and your finished look is going to vary quite a bit by wood species and even specific piece of wood. The dry time is just one hour. I like that it allows the natural wood grain to really shine through, and it’s a great finish for a more rustic piece. This is a lighter option and is good if you want to let some of the natural wood color shine through. It’s also water-based, which means it has lower VOCs than oil-based stains do, and is also low odor.

This premium wood stain is versatile. It allows you to create custom colors by intermixing them with other General Finishes products such as blue wood stain, including any water-based topcoat from the brand to tint or tone it. New Wood – Needs to be sanded first to create a lovely smooth finish prior to applying the Wood Stain. Sand first with 120g sandpaper, then with a #60 Coarse Sanding Pad (240g sandpaper), and again with #100 Fine Sanding Pad (320g sandpaper). This process will help even out the surface, creating a lovely smooth finish for the stain to absorb into.A small torch offers the best control, but the open fire is so much more ceremonial, especially when the fire is created with bowl blank scraps. 😉 This way, it can help you get a nice and even look even on woods with uneven or tight grain structure. Wipe off excess stain: After applying each coat, wipe off any excess stain with a clean cloth. This helps to prevent the formation of puddles or uneven spots on the wood surface.

Step 2: Apply the solution to the stain using fine steel wool. Gently rub the stain going with the wood grain for a few minutes. Achieving a uniform stain coating requires avoiding streaks and blotches that can ruin the overall appearance. Here are some techniques that can help:Step 3: Apply more vinegar and lemon solution to the stain and let it sit for a few minutes to dissolve it. Stain usually needs only one coat and if you use the stain + poly in one, doesn’t even need a top coat You need to experiment and try different techniques for yourself and based on the wood you’re using at the moment. The only thing I don’t like is the fact that it is oil-based. It needs to be cleaned-up with paint thinner. I don’t let this bother me too much though, because the finish comes out perfect – it is worth having to clean up or just throw out a brush. A highly concentrated wood stain that stains wood in one simple application. The formulation is water-based and so is safe to use in all environments, has a very low odour and is non-toxic.