finishing hammer veneered veneer

[marcros]

I am planning to have a play with some flamed maple veneer, and am likely to use hide glue.

i have 2 experiments that i want to try out in terms of finish- firstly tinting oil, and secondly staining, sanding back and then staining with a lighter colour.

i have only done a but of hammer veneering, and am probably a bit liberal with the glue on top when doing it. i can scrape the surface afterwards, or sand it, but will the hide glue cause me problems with staining or with oiling the top? i know that pva shows up really badly if there are any spots missed when it is wiped off.

 

[marcros]

And a second question. Transtint dyes look great, but arent available over here. Hammerl from Germany are said to be a good alternative, but shipping is a fortune, and they are not available here. Any other "complex metallic dyes" available in the UK? Are those designed for leather and textiles the same beast? Are all created equal?

 

[andersonec]

Mark, have a look at this video (Barry, Baz) and post your question to him if you don't get an answer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99Yb5_RfP3o

Andy

 

[RogerS]

A quick simple Google threw up this thread which seems to suggest its OK with the right type of stain

http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/f ... lue-22849/

 

[marcros]

Thanks Roger. What I have actually found, and hadnt reported back is that the hide glue doesnt penetrate the timber, so that when sanded/scraped off, it is gone and the wood takes the stain. great stuff.

 

[RogerS]

Veneering with hide glue is deliciously mucky! Mind you, LOML has never forgiven me for using her iron. Perhaps I should have told her before she did the sheets ? :roll:

 

[marcros]

:mrgreen:

and dont start the glue off on the hob either!