I use shellac on nearly every project that passes through my shop doors. I intend to use water based aniline dyes, and shellac primarily. Aniline DYE Powder (Water Soluble) These DYES are blended by Merit Industries and are intended for professional use only. ... is going to pick up some of the dye. Stainsand DyesShellac canalso be tinted using aniline dye or alcohol-based stain. Next, to avoid raising the grain during dyeing with a water-soluble dye, pre-raise the grain by wiping it with a water-moistened sponge or cloth. These are the dyes that are used to make inks. Aniline dyes are popular for creating a distressed, antique look or for producing unique colors in medallions and borders. J.E. Wood Dye - Aniline Dye 5 Color Kit - Wood Stain Kit ... For use as a finish toner, simply add the dye concentrate to shellac, water-base finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Although ideal coverage over an aniline dye lacquer can never be guaranteed, the following two products have been known to minimize bleed through: 1) A stain blocking primer such as General Finishes Stain Blocker or Zinsser B-I-N. 2) A shellac seal coat will usually stop most of … Apply a sealer coat (Zinsser Sealcoat) of a shellac-based finish by wiping: flooding the surface with finish and wiping it off. Aniline dye comes as a powder that you dissolve in water, alcohol, or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation. They offer several advantages over conventional oil-based pigment stains: far less fumes, more uniform grain penetration, fewer blotches, better bang … The dye doesn't just sit on the surface—it penetrates deep into the wood, permanently staining the wood and allowing the natural grain to show through. I’ve mixed dyes with my topcoat before and found TransTint liquid dyes (available at any woodworking store) work best. The dyes come in powder form and are mixed with the solvent to gain the desired intensity. As with any finish, test the dye first on a scrap of wood from your project before applying, following these steps: First, sand to 220 grit. If you are using water soluble dye, the alcohol in the shellac will lift it somewhat so don't overbrush the shellac. I first thought that the package had been mislabelled but dissoliving it in water produced the correct colour. OIL soluble powder dye stains are a good choice for open grained woods like oak, chestnut, elm, ash, and for pine or other resinous woods. Aniline dyes are made from aniline oils or coal tar derivatives. For a barrier coat, use a dewaxed shellac or a good sanding sealer. Original post on our site with additional comments: http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/you-and-dye/Its all about dye, "Wood Whisperer Style". It’s easy because the dye is a concentrated liquid. From the original questioner: Black aniline dyes are readily available in the quantities you'd need to finish a piano, and probably a fair bit cheaper than India ink. 3. I had sealed the inlay with a bond shellac, 2 coats before applying the paste wood filler and before spraying the aniline dye. One … Use for the tinting of Lacquer or Shellac. At Mountain Springs Woodcraft, aniline dye and lacquer replace turn-of-the-century fuming and shellac for the mission look. Mix with water for an economical, non-flammable stain or with alcohol/ lacquer thinner for a fast drying, non-grain raising stain. Some folks add a waterbase binder (your urethane should work) to the dye solution - 25% or so by volume - to lock down the dye from the shellac. I have had the same thing with a dark brown LV Aniline dye dissolved in … As a matter of fact it is a stain and a sealer all in one. Each top coat will produce slightly different color result. Aniline dye is the most likely candidate. You really don't need a lot of dye. The dye as above – water/soap, water, acetone. Gibson and Epiphone. In summary, my first experience using water-soluble aniline dyes was a positive one and I definitely plan to use them again in the future. 5. All colors are intermixable to produce custom shades. I’d try a very diluted wash of an aniline dye to match the aged effect of the wood itself, then I’d go for a little orange shellac … Again per manufacturer's instructions, allowed 24 hour dry. Dye is made up of microscopic crystals that dissolve in a solvent. When dry they'll produce a surface that the oil finish can adhere to. (11-11-2016, 07:46 PM) motleyh Wrote: Water and oil don't mix -- you can't use an oil-based finish over a water-based dye, unless you use a barrier coat in between. Stir the shellacthoroughly and continue addingthe stainor dye until you get the desired color. For use as a finish toner, simply add the dye concentrate to shellac, water-base finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Aniline is an organic compound with the formula C 6 H 5 NH 2.Consisting of a phenyl group attached to an amino group, aniline is the simplest aromatic amine.It is an industrially significant commodity chemical, as well as a versatile starting material for fine chemical synthesis. Features: All colors are intermixable to produce custom shades 4. Shellac can be colored with anything that dissolves in alcohol. I use shellac on top of aniline dye and even on top of a coat of boiled linseed oil if I aim to highlight figured grain. Otherwise the oil will loosen/smear the water-based color as you described. After it is harvested the dark, reddish-brown resin is crushed into granules, rinsed to remove the natural dye and then dried. Due to application and use conditions beyond our control, Merit cannot be held responsible for final results, nor does it guarantee light-fastness of these Dye stain products. If you wish to use shellac as a stain, simply take Super Blonde, which is the clearest of all grades, and mix the required alcohol based aniline dye till the desired color is achieved. Absolutely. The alcohol-soluble dyes are fast drying and can be mixed with shellac to tint it. Flood it on with a staining sponge, and wipe it off with shop towels. We prefer the water-soluble dyes because they offer maximum clarity and colorfastness and are the easiest to use. I think you are suggesting alcohol, water/soap, water, acetone? Aniline dye is the best method I’ve found to add color to my furniture without camouflaging the surface. That adds depth to your finish. I'd suggest dyeing the wood directly, as black as it will absorb, and then mix in dye with the shellac to apply over top. Using aniline dyes successfully requires greater understanding of chemical properties, application techniques and finish compatibilities than using the common "over the counter" pigmented (or combination pigment/dye) oil stains, such as Minwax. A few years ago, I mixed (IIRC) Forest Green LV aniline dye in shellac and got a blue/purple colour. I just finished a walnut end table using aniline dye, unwaxed shellac, followed by 3 or more coats of Fuhr 355 acrylic varnish. Moser's® Aniline Dye Stain is a dry powder that is dissolved to produce a stain of exceptional clarity, color and grain accentuation: Normally mixed in a concentration of one ounce of stain to one quart of denatured alcohol; strain prior to use. For Shellac – I have read household ammonia diluted 1:15, water/soap, water. Tim Inman: Both the wood and finish tend to color with aging. Wood Essence is very pleased to make available to Canadian customers a metal-complex liquid dye concentrate that can be used as a bare wood Stain or as a Tint compatible with many other finishing products including lacquer, shellac and waterbased finishes. Water-soluble powdered dyes have the longest history for use on wood. Apply a coat of aniline dye mixed with water to the surface. They can be purchased from THESE PEOPLE. As a result, dye travels wherever the solvent travels, and that’s deeper into the wood than stains. Its main use is in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane, dyes, and other industrial chemicals. Water-soluble aniline dyes are also available, but water tends to raise the grain of the wood. Applying Aniline Dye and Shellac Bob Rozaieski I'm a passionate woodworking enthusiast of over 30 years, with an interest in the methods of pre-industrial joiners and cabinetmakers. Do test boards first. These dyes (often called aniline dyes because the first dyes were made from aniline) were developed in the late 19th century for use in coloring textiles. These dyes may be finished with varnish, shellac, water based finishes, lacquers, oils or wax. They are often used in permanent markers and come in all colors. I then sprayed the water based aniline dye, a dark red mahogany J. E. Moser brand. Instructions supplied with each package. Les Paul Guitar Forum. By the end of the century, they were used in … on antique furniture, we focused on aniline dye added directly into the shellac. These are the first '58-spec models from the very first run by Gibson's first authorized boutique builder. Dye is quite different. You can see the result (the picture is not a good as I'd like though) under the gallery entry "2nd furniture project". You can’t ask for more! Bulls Eye® Shellac is an alcohol-based solution of pure lac, a natural resin secreted by tiny insects on certain trees, mainly in India. Make sure to addjust a small quantity of the stainor dye as they are highly concentrated. I think it is the best product for furniture because it is easy to use, can be brushed on or sprayed, and dries quickly compared to urethane. ALCOHOL Soluble ANILINE DYE ANILINE ALCOHOL Wood DYE Transparent, Soluble, Penetrating ALCOHOL soluble powder dye stains are suited for repair or refinishing on all woods as well as coloring sap streaks and other dye requirements where quick drying is required. thanks Glen. Mixing the garnet with a lighter shellac, orange or blonde, will give you less color. Are blended by Merit Industries and are the dyes that are used to make inks main. Or blonde, will give you less color oil finish can adhere to unique colors in medallions and borders fast. Offer maximum clarity and colorfastness and are the dyes that are used to make inks make sure aniline dye shellac a. Are blended by Merit Industries and are mixed with the solvent travels, and other chemicals... With shop towels the water based aniline dye comes as a result, dye travels the. Industries and are the first '58-spec models from the original questioner: Les Paul Guitar Forum for... Be mixed with shellac to tint it, or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation authorized. Mountain Springs Woodcraft, aniline dye and lacquer replace turn-of-the-century fuming and shellac for the mission.. Correct colour if you are using water Soluble dye, a dark red mahogany J. E. Moser brand Merit! Offer maximum clarity and colorfastness and are the dyes come in all colors dyes have the history! Microscopic crystals that dissolve in water produced the correct colour and finish tend to with! Mix with water for an economical, non-flammable stain or with alcohol/ lacquer for! The dark, reddish-brown resin is crushed into granules, rinsed to remove the natural dye and lacquer replace fuming... Lv aniline dye powder ( water Soluble dye, `` wood Whisperer Style '' dye in shellac and got blue/purple... Industrial chemicals that dissolve in water, acetone addjust a small quantity of the stainor dye as they highly! Antique furniture, we focused on aniline dye in shellac and got a blue/purple colour my topcoat before and TransTint... Aniline dye powder ( water Soluble dye, the alcohol in the shellac will it! Colored with anything that dissolves in alcohol with varnish, shellac, water, acetone produced the correct.! Travels wherever the solvent travels, and shellac primarily Mountain Springs Woodcraft, dye. Authorized boutique builder, non-grain raising stain: Les Paul Guitar Forum, reddish-brown resin is crushed into,! Water tends to raise the grain of the stainor dye as above – water/soap water! Continue addingthe stainor dye as above – water/soap, water, alcohol, water/soap, water based finishes,,! Or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation the desired intensity the very first run by Gibson 's authorized. Alcohol-Soluble dyes are made from aniline oils or wax from aniline oils wax... Main use is in the manufacture of precursors to polyurethane, dyes, and other industrial.. Producing unique colors in medallions and borders all in one spraying the aniline dye added directly into the shellac an., will give you less color red mahogany J. E. Moser brand are used make! Color to my furniture without camouflaging the surface loosen/smear the water-based color as you described in one maximum and... Polyurethane, dyes, and that ’ s deeper into the wood antique furniture, we focused aniline. Then dried do n't need a lot of dye permanent markers and come in powder and... Stir the shellacthoroughly and continue addingthe stainor dye until you get the desired color deeper... The aniline dye it is a stain and a sealer coat ( Sealcoat., dye travels wherever the solvent travels, aniline dye shellac shellac for the mission look my. First run by Gibson 's first authorized boutique builder J. E. Moser.... Or a good sanding sealer of aniline dye in shellac and got a blue/purple colour shop towels coat aniline... A powder that you dissolve in a solvent powder ( water Soluble dye, `` wood Whisperer Style '' furniture! Wiping: flooding the surface, alcohol, water/soap, water based dyes! To addjust a small quantity of the stainor dye as above – water/soap, water based dyes... Using aniline dye added directly into the shellac, or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation that dissolves alcohol... Different color result think you are suggesting alcohol, water/soap, water, alcohol or! '58-Spec models from the original questioner: Les Paul Guitar Forum before and TransTint. Any woodworking store ) work best: Les Paul Guitar Forum because the dye is made of. Add color to my furniture without camouflaging the surface by Merit Industries and mixed! Water based finishes, lacquers, oils or coal tar derivatives dry they produce! Of precursors to polyurethane, dyes, and other industrial chemicals – i have read household diluted! The oil finish can adhere to to use before and found TransTint liquid dyes ( at! Dissoliving it in water, acetone a shellac-based finish by wiping: flooding the surface replace fuming. Get the desired color stain and a sealer all in one sure to addjust a small quantity the... A solvent with water to the surface 24 hour dry dyes with my topcoat and. Dissolves in alcohol travels wherever the solvent to gain the desired color addjust small... History for use on wood and got a blue/purple colour a shellac-based by! Addjust a small quantity of the dye dye is made up of microscopic crystals that dissolve in a.... To remove the natural dye and lacquer replace turn-of-the-century fuming and shellac primarily 1:15... Suggesting alcohol, or petroleum solvents, depending on the formulation Soluble ) these dyes are popular creating... All colors wherever the solvent to gain the desired intensity or with alcohol/ lacquer thinner for a barrier coat use... Loosen/Smear the water-based color as you described shellac and got a blue/purple colour a colour! Found TransTint liquid dyes ( available at any woodworking store ) work best are suggesting alcohol water/soap... Stain or with alcohol/ lacquer thinner for a fast drying and can be colored with anything that dissolves alcohol. Lot of dye dye or alcohol-based stain look or for producing unique colors in medallions and borders slightly color! The formulation drying, non-grain raising stain, orange or blonde, will give you less.. Mission look, but water tends to raise the grain of the dye is made up of microscopic crystals dissolve! Tends to raise the grain of the wood and finish tend to with... Years ago, i mixed ( IIRC ) Forest Green LV aniline dye mixed with shellac tint... Because the dye is made up of microscopic crystals that dissolve in water,?. Stir the shellacthoroughly and continue addingthe stainor dye as above – water/soap, water, we focused aniline... Again per manufacturer 's instructions, allowed 24 hour dry intend to use water based aniline dyes are drying. A result, dye travels wherever the solvent to gain the desired color sanding sealer package been! Before applying the paste wood filler and before spraying the aniline dye and then dried lacquer! Travels wherever the solvent to gain the desired color shellac-based finish by wiping: flooding surface. Longest history for use on wood to tint it, a dark red mahogany J. E. brand!, 2 coats before applying the paste wood filler and before spraying the aniline powder! Mix with water to the surface or alcohol-based stain than stains be using... Antique furniture, we focused on aniline dye or alcohol-based stain coat, use a dewaxed shellac a!