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« on: November 17, 2010, 03:21:02 pm »
can someone explain the use of food coloring for coloring wood. Does it need to be mixed with something or what? It only comes in smaLL BOTTLES THAT IS WHY i'M ASKING PLUS IT"S KID SAVE.DAV
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Re: coloring
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2010, 03:58:40 pm »
After the puzzle has been cut, sanded and cleaned soak in half bottle of the food color and enough water to cover the pieces and 15 to 25 minutes later, remove and let dry.
Some times the wood swells a bit but normally you just work the pieces and they come right.

Not good for MDF

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« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2010, 04:42:57 pm »
Food Coloring did not work good for me. 1/2 bottle and 1/2 cut water. Wood was hardly stained. Think I just read it needs 2 bottles and 1/2 cup.
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« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2010, 07:23:47 pm »
I mix a whole bottle into about 1 cup of water.  that's why I only do small stuff with it.  It is so cheap this time of year that I stock up.  Anyone try just brushing it on??
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« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2010, 09:07:48 pm »
Do I remember reading about using the 'dye' that is used to color cake icing (fondant) and alcohol?

I have a small bottle of the red dye but I don't remember where I put the information.

Seems to me regular food coloring and water would really 'pop' the grain on some woods.

What about 'sanding sealer' applied first?

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« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2010, 11:43:39 pm »
It doesn't raise the fibers on baltic Birch enought to notice.
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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2010, 09:29:38 am »
I use the dye intended for coloring cake icing.  I mix it with rubbing alcohol so it doesn't raise the grain and dilute to the desired intensity.  It also dries faster than water based.  I used it this time last year on a batch of Steve's bubble gum machines, and none have faded at all so far.  You can get it at stores like Michaels and it isn't at all expensive to use.
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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2010, 10:57:25 am »
Thanks Bill....

I remembered the alcohol but not the 'mix to desired...'

I'm making several of the 'mittens' for the show and will try that tomorrow. Some red, some 'white'.

I use "91% Isopropyl" all the time as a 'cleaning agent. Does a great job for removing oil, grease and also dries quickly. Cheap at the local 'drug emporium'.

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« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2010, 02:03:02 am »
Hey GB I would be interested in your opinion of the dye after you try it.  I don't do a lot with it, but I've been happy with what I have done.  It's readily available, cheap and easy to use, yet not many people seem to go that way.  How did you like it?
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« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2010, 11:53:22 am »
Bill, I may have picked up the wrong thing! The stuff I got is almost 'paste' like and will not dissolve in alcohol at all.
Going to make another attempt later this week after a stop at a 'cake decorating' place and check out their supplies.
So far used the regular food color and mixed half and half with 'alky' and it weems to do what I want. I just want a 'red tint' on some Aspen I'm using for those 'mittens'.

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Re: coloring
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2010, 02:32:26 pm »
you mixed regular food coloring with alcohol?  How did that go?  Using isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol?
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Re: coloring
« Reply #11 on: November 21, 2010, 03:10:47 pm »
I used 1 little bottle and 1 cup of water to dye some ornaments. I put the pieces in for 10 minuets or so.
I also brushing/blobbing some on to get a "tie-dyed" effect. It worked out pretty well, I'll try to get some photos this afternoon.
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« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2010, 05:47:56 pm »
looking forward to some pics....Thank YOU!
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« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2010, 06:16:40 pm »
When I used the icing dye it was a little difficult to dissolve, but it did with some stirring, and then it was easy to use.
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« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2010, 06:45:07 pm »
I posted a bunch of dyed ornaments to my Picasa Album
http://picasaweb.google.com/KNWoodworking/DyedOrnaments#

I did several that are multi-colored/tie-dyed. To get the look I used a paint brush to blob the colored water on to the ornament, then a different color in a different area. The colors run together a bit, and sometimes get a bit muddy, but look cool.
http://picasaweb.google.com/KNWoodworking/DyedOrnaments#5542150441348093970

The rest of the ornaments are solid colors.
http://picasaweb.google.com/KNWoodworking/DyedOrnaments#5542150332070539778
http://picasaweb.google.com/KNWoodworking/DyedOrnaments#5542150398839166210

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