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1. 
   JBD | Jun 22, 2004 02:21am | #1

   For years, spraying was my exclusive method of applying dye stains.  I held the gun (HVLP) in one hand and a wipe rag in the other.  Otherwise, you will get too much dye on areas and not enough in others (wipe-on, wipe off method).   Plus, spraying is pretty much always the most productive method of applying finishes anyway. 

   I used the alcohol-based stains from Mohawk and occasionally mixed waterborne anilines with them.  I often would reduce the dye stains with alcohol, that way I could apply multiple coats or heavier applications to help control the color intensity.   With straight mixes, you can apply too dark and can't do anything 'bout it. - JB

    

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   CharlieP | Jun 23, 2004 05:00am | #2

   Not what you asked, but a variant...

   I like to spray water on the wood and then brush in the water based dye, and wipe.  That way I can brush more to darken it as the water dries, or spray on more water to keep it light.  I love the control.  Just use an ordinary water bottle with a spray top, like used with cleaning supplies.  If I am trying to hide some sapwood, etc., I sometimes use q-tips to put on an intentionally uneven dye, following lines like wood grain.

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