The art of coloring wood doesn't require a chemistry degree, but what you do need is a thorough understanding of the coloring compounds available and how to apply them. In this video professional finisher Jeff Jewitt takes you step-by-step through the three major types of stains: pigment stains, dye stains, and chemical stains. You'll learn how to: prepare surfaces for coloring; use paste fillers; choose the correct stain; mix your own stains; work with glazes. Jeff Jewitt is a professional finisher who specializes in period finishing techniques. In addition to teaching and writing (he is a frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine and the author of (Hand-Applied Finishes), he has developed finishing products sold all over the world. Running time 40 minutes.
CA Prop 65 WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13