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Hi all,
I’m making a shadow box for my wife, and she wants it to be black. I’m planning on using black dye, but am unsure of a good wood for this. I want the grain to come through, but perhaps something with a more subtle grain structure than, say, oak. Does any one have any wood suggestions? Would maple work well? (I don’t have a good lumber source near by, so if what I can get from the home center (maple, oak) would work that would be a bonus.)
Thanks,
Tom23 June 2017 at 12:08 am #313184If you’re going to use black dye, just use poplar. I’ve used lockwood dyes on it successfully.
23 June 2017 at 4:48 pm #313199I’ve never used black dye. I built the hanging tool cabinet out of poplar. I first stained it with lockwood dye. I used the water soluble dye. I have used the alcohol based before. The water based is probably easier, while the alcohol is better for repair or refinishing work. You can use a wet rag to remove some of the dye if its too dark with the water dye. I then used linseed oil on top of it. I don’t think you need to seal it first, but after the dye you will. Shellac, oil, varnish, or any non water (if using water dye) finish would work over it. .
23 June 2017 at 5:13 pm #313201I prefer a wiping varnish to poly. 1 to 1 ratio of oil based poly and mineral spirits (preferably odorless m.s.). Looks a bit more natural. Good luck
23 June 2017 at 5:42 pm #313203Oak, Beech, Alder, Aspen, Poplar and Linden if you can get it are good for stains.
Most important thing however is that the Stain/Dye you want to use is suitable for your wood species, theres a reason that dyes and stains specific to certain Species exist.Not saying it cant work with other products, but as always you wanna make damn sure to make a test sample of the wood you are going to use. Make sure the sample is out of the actual board/plank you are gonna use for the project as there can be variations even in the same species.
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