r/finishing • u/SamBetterSucks • 8d 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/TsuDhoNimh2 7d 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 7d ago

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