I know that Minwax and Watco use oil-soluable dyes in their stains. But, where can I buy just the dyes? I know that Transtint can be added to Tung Oil and Lineseed oil. But, I’m wondering if there’s another product out there which is more versatile in terms of the kinds of oils it can be added to.
According to our lead estimator at work I’ll have a job coming thru for Ziba Design which will be two massive tables covered with Honduran Mahogany veneer. I saw a sample swatch which I’m going to have to nail perfectly. Dye is the perfect thing for this particular job which looks easy enough. But, I’m looking for something that might be easier to apply evenly to a contoured large surface than either water or alcohol/acetone based dyes.
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When my house was built I hired, on the recommendation of the builder, a professional furniture refinisher to finish the woodwork. I asked him to make pine look like cherry and he did an amazing job.
I tried to find out his technique and couldn't find out the whole process, but essentially he used a combination of dyes applied in sequence. Some were water soluble which he mixed with water and sprayed on, and some were soluble in lacquer thinner which he sprayed on. He also added some dye(s) to the lacquer itself. I'm sorry I can't tell you more.
Use Japan colors also known as pigments ground in oil.
http://www.woodfinishsupply.com/OJColorlist.html
Or you can use dry pigments you mix yourself with oil.
http://www.dickblick.com/zz029/59/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=4661
These sites are just a start but I hope they help point you in the right direction.
Good luck.
J.P.
Woodworkers Supply (http://www.woodworker.com) sells dyes soluable in oil, as well as dyes for water and dyes for alcohol.
That's what I was looking for. Thanks, Jamie.
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