Aniline Dyes

[Busbee Cue]

Hello All,

Some advice would be appreciated concerning the aniline wood dye's. What is better to use on birdseye maple, water base or alcohol based mix, or is there something that would work even better? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

 

[rhncue]

Hello All,

Some advice would be appreciated concerning the aniline wood dye's. What is better to use on birdseye maple, water base or alcohol based mix, or is there something that would work even better? Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Although water based dyes/stains will soak in slightly deeper into woods than alcohol based dyes/stains I prefer, and only use, the alcohol based ones. Alcohol doesn't raise grain and dries very quickly.
Dick

 

[QMAKER]

ANILINE DYES

In the February 2006 (still on the news-stands) issue Of Fine Woodworking there are two articles on staining/dyeing. Both are worth reading.

Bob Flynn
DenaliCues/Guitars

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

One thing I do like about water based dyes, is that if you decide that you have the color too dark, you can take a damp paper towel & just wipe it off, til you get to where you like the color. Another thing I like about these stains is that you can apply more that one color. For example, if I'm going to stain a piece of birdseye red, I will 1st stain it burgandy, then with the Q turning in the lathe & using a wet paper towel I remove nearly all of the burgandy stain. The burgandy will not come out of the BIRDSEYES, so when I apply the red, the BIRDSEYES will be slightly darker & really jump out at you. This works for blue under gray & several others...JER

 

[cueman]

One thing I do like about water based dyes, is that if you decide that you have the color too dark, you can take a damp paper towel & just wipe it off, til you get to where you like the color. Another thing I like about these stains is that you can apply more that one color. For example, if I'm going to stain a piece of birdseye red, I will 1st stain it burgandy, then with the Q turning in the lathe & using a wet paper towel I remove nearly all of the burgandy stain. The burgandy will not come out of the BIRDSEYES, so when I apply the red, the BIRDSEYES will be slightly darker & really jump out at you. This works for blue under gray & several others...JER

You brought out a really good point. You can also take two colors of brown and stripe the cue and make so so curly maple look like a really high end piece. It takes a little practice to make the two shades blend just right so as to not look fake. This method also makes birdseye look great. Anyone remember the old Meucci Rainbow stained cues? That is where I got the idea and decided instead of using a rainbow of colors to just use two shades of one color.

 

[Cue Crazy]

You brought out a really good point. You can also take two colors of brown and stripe the cue and make so so curly maple look like a really high end piece. It takes a little practice to make the two shades blend just right so as to not look fake. This method also makes birdseye look great. Anyone remember the old Meucci Rainbow stained cues? That is where I got the idea and decided instead of using a rainbow of colors to just use two shades of one color.

I remember them, I once payed 100 bucks for one that was almost brand new, shot with it for a couple of months then sold it. It is a neat effect to the stain though.

I have only used the water based so far Myself, but have wanted to try the furniture grade stains.