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29 January 2013 at 2:19 pm
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Florian,
Yes, check out dyes as an alternative to stains in order to maintain some transparency. When I want to color my wood (other than painting) I mixed an alcohol soluble dye with shellac. I’ve used different ones but prefer Homestead Finishings Transtints.
http://www.homesteadfinishingproducts.com/htdocs/TransTint.htm
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodnews/march_2006/alan_noel_march.html