How to finish cherry to dull healthy-looking color? This cherry is grade A furniture plywood, I am trying to...
This cherry is grade A furniture plywood, I am trying to use river based dyes (tried glowing brown transtint dye) but the color I am getting is very street light compared to what I prefer. I have increased the concentration (dye to water) but still cant find to the color I want.
Method:
After usual dewhiskering and sanding:
I flood the surface near dye and then remove it (after 2-3 minutes). It looks dark at that point but keeps on getting lighter to almost from where on earth I started from.
Please tell me what ratio of dye or extra colors or methods to use to get dark reddish color on cherry (apart from automatic sun/aging)
Any help is greatly appreciated. (I do not own have access to spray equipment)
Answers: You may not be using a overcast enough stain to start off with...
When I want a misty red cherry finish, I like to use something resembling a Burgundy, or Cordovan stain.
If the place where you bought your stain from doesn't extend a 'stock' darker color, they should know how to mix a darker color for you. You probably do not own a tint set to do this yourself (Tint sets are used to create custom colors, mixes, etc... frequently found in repair shops, and at the dealers) I've used tint sets to meeting antique finishes, make custom colors, etc...if you are going to be doing seriously of this type of finishing, its worth it to invest in a set... if you merely do it occasionally.. have the seller mix it for you.
You can normally apply repeated coats of river based stains, next to appropriate dry times between... but I'd suggest checking on a darker one to inaugurate with.
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Well, I be going to say to put it within the sun, but I see you are already aware that natural cherry will darken within the sun. The other answer, if you're determined to use cherry stain, is to leave the stain on longer!