I'm making a fancy endgrain cutting board, but two of the wood types turned out too similar in color. Do I dare masking and staining?Or is that a recipe for disaster?
staining endgrain
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Re: staining endgrain
#2I've heard of staining to match appearance, but never the reverse. As they say, "test on scrap".
Re: staining endgrain
#3Unlikely your mask will work to prevent bleed-over at the edges. Penetration of the color will be limited and the pigment ( or dye) will tend to leach out if the board is used and cleaned.
Post a photo and list the woods you're using for a better answer.
Re: staining endgrain
#4
I agree with Mark. Skip the stain. Enjoy the board for what it is or gift it. And maybe make another more to your liking.
Re: staining endgrain
#5Masking is likely to bleed alright. You don't really need high contrast for a pattern but it may be what you desire. Also, with use, it may develop more character and contrast. Staining may not look so good after a lot of use and would be hard to re-new.