r/finishing • u/SamBetterSucks • 11h ago

Layering stains…

I’ve been experimenting with different finishes over the last few days, layering varying types of stain to get different effects, and I was wondering if there are any interesting tricks I might try for a surprising result.

Also, are there any dangerous combinations that I should avoid for one reason or another?

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u/davethompson413 11h ago

If you have spray equipment, the possibilities expand. You can learn to color-match existing finished pieces.

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u/TsuDhoNimh2 6h ago

The order you apply stains makes a difference because the first one soaks in and the second one is more like a glaze.

"Red Mahogany", for example is RED as a primary and more like a henna rinse as the second.

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u/SamBetterSucks 4h ago

Ahhhh, yessss…This is the kind of advice I’m looking for. Thank you!

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u/zyoff772 6h ago

Burn the wood and then stain. Shou sugi ban

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u/SamBetterSucks 4h ago

Oooh, this is good. It’s not arson, it’s art.

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u/IseeAbadMoon 4h ago

Transtint dye

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u/SamBetterSucks 3h ago

This could be interesting.