Wood stain ?

[LoneRider]

i have a stock to coat,but the blow [1/3 boiled linseed 1/3 turps 1/3 clear candle wax] i use,only does blonde.
what can i use to stain it red [ish] ?

[adamjp]

Get yourself some oil based stain from a hardware store.

Grab a small bottle and put 20ml (yes twenty) of your oil mix into the bottle, then drops of the stain until it is just a bit lighter than you think you want.

Put lid on and shake.

Allow to settle then using a rag apply to the raw wood. Allow to dry somewhat and add more tint if you think it necessary.

Once you have finished this small amount continue with the plain oil finish until you have achieved the finish you want.

[LoneRider]

went looking for the stuff suggested here and on another wood working forum,only thing i could come up with was standard staining colours....
i will have to jump online later,when i get over these bills and find what i am looking for.

[LoneRider]

i have seen some very nice colours but not what i am looking for.
what i want is a turps based colour [blue]
this will mix with the blow,but it seems to be hard to get and isnt available up this way.

i will probably end up going blonde at this stage.

i have emailed resene to see if they have it,but will have to wait and see.


sean.