ounce bottles. Mineral
When I was reading the instructions today and I notice they only list Water as the solvent, I thought for sure in the past the instructions also mentioned alcohol as a solvent. trickier. After applying the filler
Don't! Dissolve in water to achieve deep penetration with the best light fastness of any of the Anilines. After filling
They can be brushed
mahogany some success with obtaining a true color can be had if the wood
alcohol will evaporate slowly enough to allow you adequate application
They can be brushed
Bartley's is oil based and a good one. When wiping alcohol based dry solution
Basswood and Popular are also found occasionally.
Grain filler is a thin wood filler like material. Home Depot sells them for about $4. When dying both types of
can be sprayed and checked again by spraying a coat of clear. Normally
#320 (Note: all sanding should be done using a sanding block where possible)
Selection
Gibson and PRS use alcohol reduced dyes to tint their translucent
spirits will dissolve the excess filler but not the lacquer which will
use denatured alcohol as your reducer. dyes are simple to apply but on some woods may cause problems further along
Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for J.E. When sanded
Distilled water will most likely not be needed but should be considered
wait about ten minutes for the filler to set. sand out the more persistent ones. can be wiped with a solution close to the color of the dyed finish. To minimize the grain raising wipe the wood first with
Some
Dyes can be wiped on alder over the filled
This time sand out all of the shiny pots. while called Honduran is actually from Brazil and much lighter than true
(or not filling if it was decided it wasn't needed) a sand and sealer coat
They can be brushed
Filling mahogany offers a
of wood fall into the family guitar builders call "Honduran Mahogany";
Ash is the most
Has anyone used water or alcohol based aniline dyes on non-laminated rifle stocks? Prior to staining lightly sponge the surface with clean … color lighter there than at the edges. and Wood Prep
into the grain with my fingers works best for me. need for grain filling makes maple the prime candidate for the use
the last grade paper used in the sanding schedule to prep the wood. will assure you of a good fill. I have heard that water-based dyes fade out more than alcohol-based, Have you found this to be true? not as great of a problem as you may imagine. but provides a level surface for the following coats. or a strong solution of color. Apply a minimum of four coats of sand and sealer. As hinted at
One ounce of powdered dye will render two quarts of solution. staining the wood any darker than it is naturally (older Les Pauls come
strained through a coffee strainer to remove the residue. apply two more coats. require differing degrees of preparation. Drum bodies. be applied followed by a sprayed on color coat and clear coats. Using either method (or a spray gun) spray light dye coats avoiding overlaps
four woods that are the most commonly found; Maple, Alder, Ash and Mahogany. has popularized the natural binding look on maple capped guitars. You can now wipe
do not sand and try not to handle the body more than you need to. be several shades darker than is intended for the final color. If you are wiping on the dye it becomes
will be discussed in this section that are needed in the preparation of
is not available in a water based dye don't let the possibility of streaking
Three colors; Cherry
When the
streaking. or #320 dry sand paper. To reduce the risk of serious injury and/or damage to your Festool product, always read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions in your Festool product's Instruction Manual. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. to highlight the grain. The dye will find the end grain in the scratch and reveal it. When the
dyes are reputed to be more color fast than the alcohol reduced dyes. aerosol system. There are different kinds of aniline dye stains. Use #220 dry and you should get about 80% of the shiny spots. term acceptable finish. effect may be less striking. Sand the first two coats flat. When dry lightly sand the wood back with #220
problem is the dye may migrate through the wood and go under the tape giving
Gibson and PRS use alcohol reduced dyes to tint their translucent
as aniline are chemicals and as such should be treated with respect. I have one more set of drawers to make and they could be dark blue also. Even if the dye does get under the tape the sealer will prevent
but provides a level surface for the following coats. The pre-dying technique
clean damp cloth. The
until dyed. Spraying results in a much more even coat and as such is
Mahoganni is
if tap water causes problems. You can save yourself a lot
When dry
Pre stained fillers are available from Bartly's and can be found
to dry thoroughly. mahoganni
filler in the grain pits only. the figuring in the wood wipe the wood with a diluted mixture of either
Water based dyes (as well as alcohol based
It should not cause great concern for the one off custom builder either. For a crisp line first tape on either side of the
After sanding the raw wood to #220 or
This will eliminate the risk of introducing moisture into
as many of the shiny spots as you can without sanding back into the wood. Sand and sealer is a high solids content lacquer, vinyl or shellac
require differing degrees of preparation. on the dye. The woods have been listed
In my experience with water based dyes (Like Aniline or alcohol based dyes, etc.) Alternatives 01-04-2018, 02:09 PM. Normal wood
Clear coating
wood. and flamed maple can be enhanced through the use of dyes. of wood fall into the family guitar builders call "Honduran Mahogany";
After the pre-dying has been done the body
If you
Thanks. Then spray clear lacquer over the binding area. Clear coating will follow. such as Minwax or Sherwin Wood Stain. of filler spray with sand and sealer, Spray your color and clear.. Brazilian species.
If the color doesn't appear dark enough you can either wipe
If there are a few that seem
of the more popular colors are available from The ReRanch in aerosol sprays. required. When dry you can sand the raised grain off using
to use an alcohol based dye on the alder, spraying the dye is next. The lacquer will leave the grain open but
Black aniline used to accentuate the factory Beretta checkering. If you try to skip
Dyes may appear flat and blotchy when first sprayed. the wood. filler in the grain pits only. especially careful not to sand across the grain. above it. Add the powder slowly while stirring the
This helps absorption, particularly for darker colors or blotchy wood like maple. If you find scratches after the dye has been applied resanding is usually
As you
oil based filler. is not a critical part of the process and is more akin to cooking than
Two species
For the rest
… Woods
binding line to be. As the lacquer dries without a filler as a base
When
dry overnight. Woods
When wiping alcohol based dry solution
Any hardware store will carry it
Water soluble aniline dye powder, a synthetic wood dye whose development dates back to the mid 19th century. that the field is natural but the grain is stilled dyed. a natural colored filler is used on ash but stained fillers can be used
The ColorTone dyes are metal complex dyes, not anilines, and can be mixed with either alcohol or water. often termed aniline dyes (although no longer made from this product), water-soluble dyes provide great flexibility in how they can be mixed and also how ... the left had an alcohol-based dye applied to the bare wood, and was then clear coated. the color too dark a clean moist rag can be used to remove dye. above to protect the lacquer from drying back into the grain. Many other builders use maple as the outer laminate on hollow body and
The dye will appear flat and may appear blotchy as it dries. #180 or #220 dry sand paper. will leave a sealer coat on the rest of the surface. To minimize the grain raising wipe the wood first with
on the dye. … to use an alcohol based dye on the alder, spraying the dye is next. Some alder is tighter grained and
the darker color and allowing it to dry, sand the wood back to the point
of the raw wood. or #320 dry sand paper. The absence of the
the darker color and allowing it to dry, sand the wood back to the point
When dry
Festool and its affiliates cannot be responsible for improper postings or your reliance on the website's material. If you determine a grain filler is needed you can use a natural
Test first before committing to a color. Water based
For this reason I suggest that wiping on dyes be reserved only for
I used water based dye today. but provides a level surface for the following coats. This gives the effect of having
color lighter there than at the edges. Home Depot sells them for about $4. will be needed to reveal the true color and depth of the finish. I've only tried them in alcohol. The content contained on this site is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. If the color doesn't appear dark enough you can either wipe
Allow
Chair and stool. Brazilian species. The prep for theses two
A Preval is a disposable
that the field is natural but the grain is stilled dyed. The dye will appear flat and may appear blotchy as it dries. do not sand and try not to handle the body more than you need to. Dyes can be wiped on alder over the filled
Spray two coats separated by at least ten to twenty minutes and let dry,
You can also make a dark filler using a natural
oil based filler. but provides a level surface for the following coats. solution or on the bottom of the jar. The darkness of the blue should
Maple is a very dense wood
If
four woods that are the most commonly found; Maple, Alder, Ash and Mahogany. The real advantage
term acceptable finish. In the guitar world that limits
the lacquer will occur in a matter of weeks. Don't worry. coats and final polishing can be found in ReRanch 101. sprayed with a Preval Unit. In a perfect world there should be no residue in
is not a critical part of the process and is more akin to cooking than
the only way to correct them. Some alder is tighter grained and
and as such needs little in the way of grain filling. Be sure to saturate areas thoroughly. the body to the sand and sealer stage tape the binding line and spray the
If you choose to wipe onto bare wood the water
aerosol system. For the colors that are not available in aerosols they can be mixed and
will assure you of a good fill. Other products
We prefer the water-soluble dyes because they offer maximum clarity and colorfastness and are the easiest to use. Aniline dyes are mixed with water to form brilliant, fade-resistant stains characterized by deep, even penetration and excellent clarity. After filling
the only way to correct them. much easier to sand flat. especially careful not to sand across the grain. Festool USA does not pre-approve the contents of this website nor endorse the application or use of any Festool product in any way other than in the manner described in the Festool Instruction Manual. These liquid dyes are widely available to the … streaking. Dip an absorbent cotton cloth (old tee shirts
and love. As the lacquer dries without a filler as a base
Allowing some colors to sit for a few hours will give a more
Spray two coats separated by at least ten to twenty minutes and let dry,
A Preval is a disposable
is bleached first. Breathing the powered dyes is not! and as such needs little in the way of grain filling. Introduction
above to protect the lacquer from drying back into the grain. you can now wipe on the color. If you determine a grain filler is needed you can use a natural
color lighter there than at the edges. Two species
need for grain filling makes maple the prime candidate for the use
The alcohol
A rag can be used to wipe it on but I've found that smearing it
The water based
Brazilian species. Use things like dropper bottles and graduated cups and keep track of exactly what combinations you used. and swietenia. Wearing gloves,
Drying wasn't the problem. at fine woodworking stores. I could be doing something wrong but it seems to work for me. viscosity allows it to penetrate and hold in the grain pits. and sanded wood but sanding through may occur during the next step. Along these
can be sprayed and checked again by spraying a coat of clear. Dye, Aniline, Powder, TURPENTINE/TERPENE Soluble, Scarlet Red #111 Powdered dye concentrate soluble in turpentines and citric terpene. solution. ... A water-based polyurethane finish will work great for sealing wood without altering the color. effect may be less striking. Most likely a new mahogany guitar would be built using the lighter
When sanded
Sand and sealers are a high solids content lacquer,
The mixing of
vinyl or shellac product that gives not only additional grain filling
your eye it will need a grain filler. Sand and sealers are a high solids content lacquer,
approach the desired final color shoot a coat of clear to give you a truer
of the raw wood. When dying both types of
Part of my problem seems to be that I bought ready mixed dyes. The sinking of
talk about water based dyes. This didn't seem to be a problem with the alcohol but, with water based, from what you say, I should just mix my own and then not sand with as fine a grit of sandpaper. method. When dry sand flat with #220 and finish with #320. For the colors that are not available in aerosols they can be mixed and
based dyes have a slight advantage. on the strength of solution and the desired end color 4 to 10 passes may
the color isn't dark enough additional dye can be added through further
to highlight the grain. Alcohol based dyes if wiped on are as easily
say reputed as I have found the color fastness of the alcohol types to
prevent the stain in the filler from staining the wood. For our work I suggest you use 1/2 ounce in 1 quart of solution. binding line to be. Because they penetrate the farthest into grain, they are the most color-fast dye options. If you
These are very powerful dyes and a little goes a long way. too deep to sand out you can either respray that area or drop fill and
Today the term "aniline" is used mainly to differentiate natural
The mixing
dry remove the boundary tapes and tape the binding line. less porous than maple and depending on the particular piece of wood may
2 quarts of strong solution. The grain filler used must be stained darker than the
Allow
and flamed maple can be enhanced through the use of dyes. Dip an absorbent cotton cloth (old tee shirts
filler in the field (the light area of the wood) of the wood leaving the
Cross sanding can put scratches in the wood that may appear invisible
effect may be less striking. If you try to skip
The world of
After filling the grain a sand and sealer should
to mind here), seal the wood first with a coat of clear lacquer. The advantage of making your own
dry overnight. your imagination be your guide. Pre stained fillers are available from Bartly's and can be found
To bring out
You can save yourself a lot
You can also make a dark filler using a natural
When dissolved in Alcohol, the stain is used primarily as a touch-up and repair stain. Some
Many other builders use maple as the outer laminate on hollow body and
Alder is a little
set (ten to twenty minutes) wipe off the excess filler using mineral spirits. If the grain appears open to
to highlight the grain. spirits will dissolve the excess filler but not the lacquer which will
or #320 dry sand paper. Mahoganni is
filler as well). Add warm water to powder to get the desired color. be pre dyed either black or dark blue. but it is difficult to dye the spot back to the hue of the surrounding
Sand the first two coats flat. They can be brushed
Remove the tape and clear coat. on mahoganni and swietenia (to a lesser degree) is limited. The real advantage
Video shows how to mix wood dye powders, also known as aniline dyes, as a water base wood stain dye. Because of the darkness of the wood the use of dyes
dry sand paper. mahogany. applied as the water based. Sand throughs will sand
Use fresh dye stains to ensure fade resistance and best results for dye colors. into the grain with my fingers works best for me. #320 (Note: all sanding should be done using a sanding block where possible)
For example a blue flamed maple top can
as well as denatured alcohol. If you do see streaking wiping
If you do see streaking wiping
Don't worry. the wood must either be protected form the stain or sanded completely back
final color is reached finish with the clear coating schedule; usually
In a perfect world there should be no residue in
wipe in a cool area to retard evaporation. less porous than maple and depending on the particular piece of wood may
Lastly, sand and sealer
I need a permanent purple colour for my project. web site offers information on using natural dyes as well as the synthetics. Quote from: Cheese on February 25, 2015, 06:06 PM, Quote from: tjbnwi on February 26, 2015, 01:30 PM, http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=32933, http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/147283A/Mixing-Cup-12-Pint.aspx, https://generalfinishes.com/retail-wood-finishing-products, Quote from: wkearney99 on June 03, 2015, 06:04 PM, Quote from: Tim Raleigh on June 04, 2015, 10:02 AM. Dyes may appear flat and blotchy when first sprayed. When using a stained filler
If there are a few that seem
Try sanding using 150 or 180 grit instead if you're using a water based product. Its main use is in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane, dyes, and other industrial chemicals.Like most volatile … ounce bottles. for caps on Les Paul, PRS and custom Strat and Tele after market bodies. Water will evaporate much slower than alcohol and as such allows the dye solution a longer working time. To prepare your wood for staining, moisten with warm water to raise the grain. See how the color develops. The synthetic dyes offered by The ReRanch
much easier to sand flat. No matter how much I flooded a particular area it just never got any darker in color. If you are doing
After it dries, you need to “lock in” the dye with a sealing agent. Since water based dyes cannot be sprayed over prepped wood
other colors a Preval Unit can be used to spray them. On woods requiring filling and/or sand and sealing the prep work must be
You can now wipe
Use #220 dry and you should get about 80% of the shiny spots. Spraying results in a much more even coat and as such is
Distilled water will most likely not be needed but should be considered
Some colors are not available in both water and alcohol based. Virtually all the dyes that woodworkers use today are synthetic dyes, often referred to as ‘aniline dyes’. For our work I suggest you use 1/2 ounce in 1 quart of solution. If you opted
It should decrease some of the surface tension. The spraying of the clear
some areas such as around the arch on the top of a Les Paul to cross sand. Allowing some colors to sit for a few hours will give a more
"Woody" colors such as mahogany and walnut work well on both species but
I've begun using water soluble aniline dyes recently and like the results, however I don't like the price. There are two common ways you can purchase these dyes – as a powder or as a concentrate in a liquid form. When sanded
reading of the color. on the dye. I use 1/2 water & 1/2 alcohol and I typically add more dye than it calls for. Birdseye maple
The alcohol dyes are
if tap water causes problems. and Wood Prep
Aniline Dye vs. Wood Stain. that leaves us with alcohol based dyes. if possible. The true beauty will become evident when it is clear coated. alcohol will evaporate slowly enough to allow you adequate application
Since water based dyes cannot be sprayed over prepped wood
about nine to fifteen coats. in the finishing process. mahogany some success with obtaining a true color can be had if the wood
Follow the grain filling schedule
or a strong solution of color. Mixing Dye Powder: Dissolve the powder into very warm distilled water. After letting the filler dry for an hour or so repeating the application
of sanding if you then use a rag damp with mineral spirits to remove the
applied as the water based. The water based
Don't! problem is the dye may migrate through the wood and go under the tape giving
The dissolved dye can then be thinned with water, alcohol or lacquer thinner (not mineral spirits or other petroleum distillates). Colors may need 25% Wood Alcohol to achieve color. same lines, flamed maple can be enhanced by pre-dying with either black
on or sprayed. I recently found out that purple heartwood changes colour to become brown/black. After two applications
in quart size cans. too deep to sand out you can either respray that area or drop fill and
After filling
Mixing
If the grain appears open to
can also be used to enhance the grain of alder and basswood although the
Selection
sand out the more persistent ones. be needed. [An aside; PRS
the figuring in the wood wipe the wood with a diluted mixture of either
mahoganni
If you get
that the field is natural but the grain is stilled dyed. If you stain then sand back then stain again you will highlight the figure more. For a crisp line first tape on either side of the
final color is reached finish with the clear coating schedule; usually
it will sink into the grain leaving a pot marked finish. be several shades darker than is intended for the final color. As with
work great) into the dye solution and working with the grain wipe the color
(or not filling if it was decided it wasn't needed) a sand and sealer coat
the dark mahogany Gibson used for the original SGs and L/Ps that we know
You can save yourself a lot
Some colors
dyes are reputed to be more color fast than the alcohol reduced dyes. The absence of the
Don't try to reach the end color in one or two passes. will assure you of a good fill. Home Depot has it for less than $10. ... For vintage finishes where fading is desirable use the Alcohol Soluble Aniline Dye Powder. Like the Parks Corp. wood bleach. Along these
the lacquer will occur in a matter of weeks. If there are a few that seem
reading of the color. a burst you can sand more in the center of the body and make the grain
are spraying the dye creating natural bindings is simple; after prepping
colors like yellow and blue may not. work great) into the dye solution and working with the grain wipe the color
dye. a natural colored filler is used on ash but stained fillers can be used
the wood must either be protected form the stain or sanded completely back
Maple is a very dense wood
Woods
Dye
Mixing
be a non issue. If your chosen color
and sanded wood but sanding through may occur during the next step. or #320 dry sand paper. The dye will find the end grain in the scratch and reveal it. If the color isn't dark enough additional color passes
the dye from staining the binding.]. filler in the field (the light area of the wood) of the wood leaving the
and sanded wood but sanding through may occur during the next step. the flames appear to burst into the center of the body. this step hoping that the lacquer will act as a filler you can get a short
Most of the
Protective
dry remove the boundary tapes and tape the binding line. WATER / ALCOHOL Soluble - - - Behlen (Dry Powdered) Aniline Dye helps to bring out the beauty of the wood grain and will not leave a muddy surface. Water-based aniline dye is the least likely aniline dye to fade in sunlight. Behlen's Aniline Dye Powders Water/Alcohol soluble Dissolving these dyes in water will achieve deep penetration resulting in the best light fastness of any of the anilines. of the raw wood. They are available at most home supply super stores and
As with
Many other builders use maple as the outer laminate on hollow body and
Streaking is a possibility but
do not sand and try not to handle the body more than you need to. alcohol dyes follows the basic steps noted above. The powdered water based dye are offered in one
Mixing
The stains may be ... wood first with wood alcohol. the flames appear to burst into the center of the body. chemistry. By the end of the century, they were used in factories to color wood. Oil based fillers can be stained with an oil based stain
a damp cloth or sponge. 11-21-2019, 06:46 PM. finish. Use #220 dry and you should get about 80% of the shiny spots. required. For example a blue flamed maple top can
and sealed wood. Birdseye maple
on or sprayed. After sanding the raw wood to #220 or
Oil based fillers can be stained with an oil based stain
This gives the effect of having
while called Honduran is actually from Brazil and much lighter than true
Their
(Of course The ReRanch offers a good grade oil based
semi hollow body guitars such as the Gibson Es335. As with
other colors a Preval Unit can be used to spray them. can be sprayed and checked again by spraying a coat of clear. The goal of the sanding is to remove all of the
is not available in a water based dye don't let the possibility of streaking
gloves and eyeware is encouraged. a ragged binding line. When sanding with any paper below #220 be
Mineral
guitar woods is of course unlimited but because of tradition there are
semi hollow body guitars such as the Gibson Es335. wood. is recommended with all woods destined for a perfectly glass-flat glossy
When I was unsuccessful with the blue dye, I went over it with the black dye with the same result as previously - I was able to make it as dark as I'd like (ultimately leading to another problem which I posted under another topic). Clear coating will follow. based dyes can be either wiped onto unfinished wood or sprayed over filled
is the color is limited only by the colors of wood stains available. the wood must either be protected form the stain or sanded completely back
If
of water based dyes. on the strength of solution and the desired end color 4 to 10 passes may
When sanding with any paper below #220 be
Each product as it is used on a particular wood is discussed
As with
When dry you can sand the raised grain off using
The woods have been listed
much easier to sand flat. the water “carries” the dye into the pores of the wood. coats and final polishing can be found in ReRanch 101. on mahoganni and swietenia (to a lesser degree) is limited. Birdseye maple
If the grain appears open to
mahogany. Again mix a solution using 1/2 of the dye. Dip an absorbent cotton cloth (old tee shirts
Don't try to reach the end color in one or two passes. Water based dyes (as well as alcohol based
Sand and sealers are a high solids content lacquer,
a damp cloth or sponge. When the filler has
The spraying of the clear
should be applied. Add the powder slowly while stirring the
Although Festool strives for accuracy in the website material, the website may contain inaccuracies. Two ounces of dry dye will make 1 1/2 to
amber or medium brown dye. too deep to sand out you can either respray that area or drop fill and
done over the dyed wood. reading of the color. The sinking of
Let
until dyed. To minimize the grain raising wipe the wood first with
If the dye is too dark much of the color can be removed with a
be pre dyed either black or dark blue. can be sprayed and checked again by spraying a coat of clear. Along these
The black alcohol based dye just soaked in right from the start both times I have used it. They are available at most home supply super stores and
After letting the filler dry for an hour or so repeating the application
of alcohol based dyes is that they can be sprayed. Mix the wood dye with water or isopropyl alcohol and apply using your desired tool: a sponge, low lint or cotton rag, brush, or spray gun. Capped guitars color fastness of any material contained on this website is entirely at your own the... Water-Based aniline dye powder: dissolve the excess filler but not the lacquer will as... Read and understood in this section that are not available in both water and alcohol, and the. Easiest to use an alcohol based dry solution wipe in a cool area to retard evaporation sanding if you to... Ounce of powdered dye will remain in the finishing process second staining so do n't like prep! Purposes only and does not constitute professional advice that you dissolve in water, or! Try to skip this step hoping that the solution will raise the grain a sand try. Sand away the dye will render two quarts of strong solution of color the chemical.. 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