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How To & Tips

Staining with a Rag

When using a rag to wipe stain it is always best to fold the outside edges into the center forming a soft pad. Try not to form the pad tightly.
Before removing the stain with a new rag be sure to apply some stain to the rag so that all the stain will not be removed with initial wipes.
For extensive staining on large pieces continue to use the same rag turning often to reuse areas that are driest.
As the rag becomes more saturated with stain, apply less stain to wood surface using excess stain in the rag.
Keep a china bristle brush handy to brush out built up stain in corners and carvings. Wipe brush on your rag as you go.
If an area you stained turns out lighter than other areas, do not add more color now. Seal first then re-glaze with your wet rag.
Always move rag left to right in a straight line.