[Woodcarver] Vol 1675, Issue 1 RE: Food coloring for dye

[Casey Willson]

You asked:


> Has anyone ever tried using food coloring as a dye for wood?

>

> Rick Tucker


I have used ink and food coloring for what I called my "fancy dress" walking
sticks. Both gave me rather spotty results and I had to apply several coats
to get the depth that I needed on aspen and cedar. I haven't tried them on
other woods.
I did learn they work best warm.
Casey
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