Spirit Stains

[alexf]

Does anyone know of any tutorials on using spirit stains for turned items. I have a load of very plain beech and sycamore and you can only do so much using shape to enhance it. I have been experimenting with piercing and thought I would like to have a go at staining but havn't a clue where to start.

 

[hog&bodge]

I would like some help with this one as well..
I can give one big Hint..always put the lid or can top on
dyes and stains & move it away from the lathe working area..
I now have teak oil all over my floor...lol

 

[loz]

Hiya,

There one here,

http://www.cobwebcrafts.co.uk/project1b.htm

and a few threads of late !

Loz

 

[CraftNav]

Hi Guys

Here one I have used in the past and if you follow it to the letter it does produce spectacular results.

http://www.cobwebcrafts.co.uk/project1b.htm

regards

john

 

[CraftNav]

Loz can type faster than me

 

[hog&bodge]

Uber cool have it booked marked for tomorrow..
Thanks again guys..

 

[alexf]

Do I thin the stains and if so what do I use, meths or cellulose thinners

 

[CraftNav]

If you are using Chestnut stains I use meths, I'm pretty sure they are meths based.

 

[johnny.t.]

Alex, I've been playing with these stains recently and find that application is best done with the lathe off. They are meths based so thats what I use to thin them but they do dissolve in celulose thinners too. each colour will re-dissolve the last a bit, so blending is a doddle and with the lathe off you avoid different colours being in straight horizontal bars(like they are in the online guide linked above).
The last time I used them I applied them with an air brush, this seems to give nice results

JT