Thanks, Tj. I am excited to try this. It is brewing as we type 🙂
]]>I have noticed that almost everything to which I apply the solution stains a grayish pink to purple color at first but as soon as I apply any type of oil over it such as furniture polish or butcher block oil etc the color immediately changes and becomes a warm brown color with no trace of the pink. I’ve even used instant floor polish and had the same result. I usually do this the same day so I don’t know what would happen if I didn’t apply anything after I stained it.
]]>Hi Carolyn, I have stained pine with no trouble at all. I don’t think you need to add anything to the basic mixture and you can apply multiple coats if needed. If you aren’t satisfied with the color you get you can always add tea to the mixture and apply again but unless you want really dark staining I don’t think you’ll need it.
]]>Hi Andy! It will react completely different with all different types of wood. It reacts with the tannins in the wood, but I don’t unfortunately know the science behind why it would turn to a purple.
]]>Hi Amy! I haven’t ever tried apple cider vinegar so I am not sure. You could experiment, but I’d recommend picking up the white vinegar when you are out as I know that will work.
]]>Thanks Alan!
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