Review on 🎨 Quality Wood Dye Kit - Aniline Dye in 5 Vibrant Colors - Enhanced Wood Stain Kit for Optimal Results by Andrew Holman

Instructions are a little vague on this product but the product itself is very good. If you want to learn how to get specific colors, look for videos on mixing colors with watercolor. That should help, then all you have to do is work out the proportions. Bought this for a custom made red oak sofa. The fabric is indigo velvet and the legs, armrests and backrest are in brushed aluminium. I like oak - it's durable and has a nice texture, but I didn't want the natural color of oak - it just doesn't go well with fabric or metal. I originally designed the sofa with a purple heart, but it is very difficult and expensive. Also, a purple heart will turn brown over time. Too many problems so I decided to paint the oak. I didn't want the wood to stand out, but to harmonize with it. I mixed 1/8 tsp. black, 1/4 tsp blue, 1/4 tsp Approximately 1 liter of food coloring in a 5 cup plastic food can with a tight lid. I applied several layers of paint to all parts and let them dry overnight. It was too red and not dark enough. I've been drawing for many years, so I'm pretty good at mixing colors. I added another 1/2 teaspoon of blue powder after heating it in the microwave for 1.5 minutes. It has become a beautiful black/blue/purple. After painting, it looks very nice with brushed aluminum and dark blue velvet. Very happy with the results. I wanted an almost black purple. Looks great! It also accentuates the grain very well. Use a little waste to check the end result. Paint it at the same time and then check the finish on the scraps BEFORE applying a coating to the real parts. This will save you a big mistake if you don't like the finished color. You don't want to wait for the coating to dry and then sand it again to start over - a huge waste of time and extremely annoying. Color tones always change abruptly after the last top coat has been applied. They will be darker and richer - usually. Dry wood looks a bit old, but once varnish is applied to it, it becomes rich and deep. Dry wood gives you no real idea of what the finished wood will look like. I used a scrap pen and varnished it after the first coloring session but found it too red. So, back to the paint for the second time. I found the color very forgiving. I accidentally left a few small drips on the wood the first time, but when I applied the second coat of paint the drips were completely gone. I think it was mainly because it was oak. If it had been a softer wood it probably would have been soaked enough to cause a problem. You have to be very careful with drips and fingerprints from dyes or stains. I applied it with a new cellulose sponge cut in half and rinsed off with tap water. It worked very well. I sanded with 150 grit sandpaper as directed. If you sand too smooth the paint won't penetrate well. I think the brush will be very dirty. Cut off a few pieces and keep them handy. If you drop one you don't want to reuse it unless your garage is a lot cleaner than mine. This type of dye is strong and durable. I've been told that if you really let it sink in, it will stay on you for weeks. In my case I would look like a blue cartoon character - not really desirable. You want to wear gloves and protective clothing. Don't wear anything you don't want to get dirty. Also, be careful when mixing the paint. It can very well stain your countertops and possibly your floor. If you use rags for work, don't wash them with your clothes! (No, I didn't, but things like this happened when I was younger.) It's very runny when mixed, so it squirts very effectively if you're too busy with a mixing spoon or applying to wood. . I didn't remove the paint. I rubbed it with a sponge until fully absorbed but I wanted a really dark wood color. I was just making sure it was level and not piling up anywhere. Very good product. Good bright colors. Easy to use. I use Deft Gloss Lacquer after the paint has completely dried. We move on to Japanese lacquer. High finish and super smooth. Varnish works best for this, although takes a little more work. A good product. It works. Staining wood is definitely a process. Give yourself enough time for this, otherwise you will regret it. Otherwise have fun! Some friends shook their heads when I talked about the purple tree, but now they say it looks great. Hey, this is my couch - it can be purple if I want it to be purple. Your sofa, guitar or whatever can be any color. Beware of secondary designers on any project. This is your vision. Hold on or you'll get what you don't really want. A hard-learned lesson I'm passing on for free. Hope that helps.