[Woodcarver] Water Based Stains

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Hans,

I believe water-based stains are pigment stains. I don't think there are any 
dye stains that are water-based. I might be wrong.

You might try adding alcohol to your water-based stain to lower the 
viscosity. That might get you deeper penetration into the wood. However It 
may not be much better because you are still working with a pigment stain.

Joe Dillett
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hans" <hans at msdesigns.net>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 3:24 PM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Water Based Stains



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> Lately I have been using mostly water based stains to finish my

> carvings. I really like the low odor and easy clean up. However, the

> water based stains that I have are pigment based and they do not tend

> to get quite the rich depth that some of the penetrating oil based

> finishes I've used give. This can really help in getting an even

> finish, but sometimes I would like some more depth to the finish.

>

> So here's my question: has anyone used a water based stain that

> produces a finish with rich depth? If so, what was it and where might

> I find some?

>

> I know we have touched on this subject before, but it seems like that

> was quite a while ago.

>

> Thanks!

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> Hans Schwalm

> http://www.msdesigns.net

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