Trans Tint, Non-Grain Raising, Universal Dye Concentrate, Reddish Brown Makes 1/2 Gallon Dye Solution

Trans Tint, Non-Grain Raising, Universal Dye Concentrate, Reddish Brown Makes 1/2 Gallon Dye Solution

Enhance your woodworking projects with the Reddish Brown Wood Dye Stain, which adds warmth, depth, and rich color. This alcohol and water-soluble formula penetrates deeply and evenly, highlighting the natural grain and figure of the wood. It's ideal for a wide range of applications, including furniture, cabinetry, instruments, and fine woodworking. This concentrated dye delivers professional results and allows for custom color control, making it suitable for both new projects and restorations.

The dye can also be used as a toner or “shader.” You can mix it directly with water-based finishes and solvents to achieve a perfect match for touch-ups or create a unique, customized finish. A 2 oz. bottle produces approximately 2 quarts of dye-stain. Additionally, it can be added to shellac, catalyzed lacquer, varnish, water-based lacquer, and polyurethane finishes. Please note that this product is not intended for exterior use.

• Alcohol and water soluble for flexible mixing and application
• Concentrated formula delivers strong, consistent color
• Mix with other dye shades to create custom wood tones
• Compatible with water-based finishes, shellac, and lacquer
• Quick-drying, fade-resistant, and easy to apply
• Ideal for brushing, spraying, or wiping

One of TransTint Dyes' most unique features is its compatibility with a wide range of finishing media. Simply add the dye concentrate directly to shellac, water-based finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Add any amount up to 1 oz. per quart. All dye colors are intermixable to produce custom shades.

Colors may vary due to computer monitor resolution. Always test the stain on a hidden area before you begin.

Adding TransTint to other products

TransTint Dyes can be mixed with various finishing products, such as waxes and glues. The list below highlights the unique applications of this product.

• Add to waxes to make a one-step colored wax/stain for use on decorative objects and turnings
• Add to water miscible glues, like yellow and white, to disguise glue lines
• Add to veneer glues to makea  squeeze-out blend in on figured woods like crotch mahogany
• Add epoxy to make clear colored fillers for filling knots and cracks
• Mix with shellac or water-based finish for touch-ups on damaged finishes (scratches and dents)

TransTints are incompatible* when added to the following products: Oil based varnishes and polyurethanes Watco Danish Oil, Minwax Wipe on Poly, Minwax Antique Oil, and similar wipe on oil finishes (excluding gels) All oil based liquid stains (excluding oil based gel stains) Mineral Spirits Tung oil and Linseed oil 2K (2-component) polyurethane finishes * You can always apply TransTint to the wood, let dry, and then apply these products.

TransTints are not recommended for use with oil-based finishes such as stains, varnishes, polyurethanes, linseed oil, or Tung oil. You can usually work around adding TransTint to oils by using TransTint in shellac or another medium it does mix with.

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