Can You Stain Wood With Food Coloring?

by davethewoodworker in Workshop > Woodworking

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Can You Stain Wood With Food Coloring?

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Can you Stain Wood with Food Coloring?

In this Instructable, we will test if you can use Food Coloring as a Stain on wood.

I Have also include a video from my YouTube Channel

Supplies

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You will need some Food Coloring, White Vinegar, Test jars or Cups, brushes and rags

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Mixed the Food Coloring with water, try a few drops and apply to the wood

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I used in my Test 3 types of wood, White Pine, Red Oak and Poplar

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So yes you can Stain wood with Food Coloring, just remember to seal it afterwards. Thanks for checking out my Instructable