Instructions supplied with each package. Although ideal coverage over an aniline dye lacquer can never be guaranteed, the following two products have been known to minimize bleed through: 1) A stain blocking primer such as General Finishes Stain Blocker or Zinsser B-I-N. 2) A shellac seal coat will usually stop most of … These are the dyes that are used to make inks. Aniline dyes are popular for creating a distressed, antique look or for producing unique colors in medallions and borders. Otherwise the oil will loosen/smear the water-based color as you described. As a matter of fact it is a stain and a sealer all in one. All colors are intermixable to produce custom shades. One … Wood Dye - Aniline Dye 5 Color Kit - Wood Stain Kit ... For use as a finish toner, simply add the dye concentrate to shellac, water-base finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Using aniline dyes successfully requires greater understanding of chemical properties, application techniques and finish compatibilities than using the common "over the counter" pigmented (or combination pigment/dye) oil stains, such as Minwax. As a result, dye travels wherever the solvent travels, and that’s deeper into the wood than stains. Dye is quite different. Aniline dye comes as a powder that you dissolve in water, alcohol, or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation. I think it is the best product for furniture because it is easy to use, can be brushed on or sprayed, and dries quickly compared to urethane. I had sealed the inlay with a bond shellac, 2 coats before applying the paste wood filler and before spraying the aniline dye. (11-11-2016, 07:46 PM) motleyh Wrote: Water and oil don't mix -- you can't use an oil-based finish over a water-based dye, unless you use a barrier coat in between. Water-soluble aniline dyes are also available, but water tends to raise the grain of the wood. It’s easy because the dye is a concentrated liquid. Use for the tinting of Lacquer or Shellac. Its main use is in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane, dyes, and other industrial chemicals. You really don't need a lot of dye. They can be purchased from THESE PEOPLE. If you wish to use shellac as a stain, simply take Super Blonde, which is the clearest of all grades, and mix the required alcohol based aniline dye till the desired color is achieved. For Shellac – I have read household ammonia diluted 1:15, water/soap, water. In summary, my first experience using water-soluble aniline dyes was a positive one and I definitely plan to use them again in the future. Aniline dye is the best method I’ve found to add color to my furniture without camouflaging the surface. on antique furniture, we focused on aniline dye added directly into the shellac. Dye is made up of microscopic crystals that dissolve in a solvent. ... is going to pick up some of the dye. The dye as above – water/soap, water, acetone. Mixing the garnet with a lighter shellac, orange or blonde, will give you less color. I'd suggest dyeing the wood directly, as black as it will absorb, and then mix in dye with the shellac to apply over top. Original post on our site with additional comments: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/you-and-dye/Its all about dye, "Wood Whisperer Style". Some folks add a waterbase binder (your urethane should work) to the dye solution - 25% or so by volume - to lock down the dye from the shellac. They offer several advantages over conventional oil-based pigment stains: far less fumes, more uniform grain penetration, fewer blotches, better bang … Due to application and use conditions beyond our control, Merit cannot be held responsible for final results, nor does it guarantee light-fastness of these Dye stain products. The dye doesn't just sit on the surface—it penetrates deep into the wood, permanently staining the wood and allowing the natural grain to show through. I think you are suggesting alcohol, water/soap, water, acetone? ALCOHOL Soluble ANILINE DYE ANILINE ALCOHOL Wood DYE Transparent, Soluble, Penetrating ALCOHOL soluble powder dye stains are suited for repair or refinishing on all woods as well as coloring sap streaks and other dye requirements where quick drying is required. 4. Mix with water for an economical, non-flammable stain or with alcohol/ lacquer thinner for a fast drying, non-grain raising stain. When dry they'll produce a surface that the oil finish can adhere to. From the original questioner: Make sure to addjust a small quantity of the stainor dye as they are highly concentrated. OIL soluble powder dye stains are a good choice for open grained woods like oak, chestnut, elm, ash, and for pine or other resinous woods. A few years ago, I mixed (IIRC) Forest Green LV aniline dye in shellac and got a blue/purple colour. I then sprayed the water based aniline dye, a dark red mahogany J. E. Moser brand. You can see the result (the picture is not a good as I'd like though) under the gallery entry "2nd furniture project". Next, to avoid raising the grain during dyeing with a water-soluble dye, pre-raise the grain by wiping it with a water-moistened sponge or cloth. After it is harvested the dark, reddish-brown resin is crushed into granules, rinsed to remove the natural dye and then dried. Applying Aniline Dye and Shellac Bob Rozaieski I'm a passionate woodworking enthusiast of over 30 years, with an interest in the methods of pre-industrial joiners and cabinetmakers. As with any finish, test the dye first on a scrap of wood from your project before applying, following these steps: First, sand to 220 grit. Gibson and Epiphone. They are often used in permanent markers and come in all colors. Absolutely. These dyes may be finished with varnish, shellac, water based finishes, lacquers, oils or wax. I use shellac on top of aniline dye and even on top of a coat of boiled linseed oil if I aim to highlight figured grain. I’ve mixed dyes with my topcoat before and found TransTint liquid dyes (available at any woodworking store) work best. For a barrier coat, use a dewaxed shellac or a good sanding sealer. I use shellac on nearly every project that passes through my shop doors. That adds depth to your finish. Wood Essence is very pleased to make available to Canadian customers a metal-complex liquid dye concentrate that can be used as a bare wood Stain or as a Tint compatible with many other finishing products including lacquer, shellac and waterbased finishes. By the end of the century, they were used in … Tim Inman: Both the wood and finish tend to color with aging. Aniline dyes are made from aniline oils or coal tar derivatives. Apply a sealer coat (Zinsser Sealcoat) of a shellac-based finish by wiping: flooding the surface with finish and wiping it off. The dyes come in powder form and are mixed with the solvent to gain the desired intensity. I intend to use water based aniline dyes, and shellac primarily. Each top coat will produce slightly different color result. Aniline is an organic compound with the formula C 6 H 5 NH 2.Consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino group, aniline is the simplest aromatic amine.It is an industrially significant commodity chemical, as well as a versatile starting material for fine chemical synthesis. Black aniline dyes are readily available in the quantities you'd need to finish a piano, and probably a fair bit cheaper than India ink. Apply a coat of aniline dye mixed with water to the surface. These are the first '58-spec models from the very first run by Gibson's first authorized boutique builder. Les Paul Guitar Forum. You can’t ask for more! 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