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   swines | Jul 16, 2002 04:15pm | #1

   So you're asking for a non brand-specific answer? Not knowing what brands are available where you are, I can only suggest you look for Behlen's White Pickling Stain or make your own pickling stain using white pigment ("Japan Color," or even white artist's oil paint) mixed in a carrier of some type like very, very thin linseed oil (like 80% thinner : 20% linseed oil) with Japan dryer added. 

   I use the Behlen's product and have had good results.  The effect will vary depending upon whether you fill the grain prior to applying the stain, and how long you leave it on prior to wiping off.  The results I like the best are applying it to unfilled wood and using burlap to wipe off as it pushes the white pigment into the open wood pores while wiping it off of the remaining wood.  Two coats gives a "white washed" effect that highlights the open pores (white) but lets the grain of the wood show through.

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   dondownunder | Jul 17, 2002 04:53am | #2

   Gert

   Look for liming stain, most major paint companies will have one in their range. Failing that, a sign writting friend of mine (who still paints his signs) uses heavily thinned undercoat to achieve a limed appearance.

   Good luck,

   Don