Easy DIY No Bleed Wood Stain lines and stencils

[@danathomas7870]

Thank you for sharing this with us, I was thinking that I would employ this method for my kitchen cabinets. But after seeing this video I think I will not do this. You saved me a ton of time and money. Thanks

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@alanderiadavis5940]

Awesome! My fiancé just finished my work desk. I love contrasting colors so I’m going dark with the legs, trim, and edge banding and light for the table top. I’ll mask tonight and come back with an update after staining tomorrow 🤞🏽 Update: I definitely recommend this method. I used blue painters tape because I didn’t plan on leaving my house. I was watching another video where someone suggested using a box cutter (I used an exacto-knife) or something of that sort to score the edge of the tape so the stain will seep into that line versus onto the wood under the tape that’s being taped off. I applied the stain with a napkin trying my hardest not to wipe just dabbed, then also dabbed the excess and wipe the rest as instructed. (btw - I left the tape on over night and stained the next day) I also took from that video, peeling the tape off at a 45 degree angle. Came out looking crisp very happy with the results 💜

[@jbmann52]

Exactly what I’ve been looking for. Going for gel stain right now. Thank you!! Glad to subscribe to your channel.

[@9988ScooterGirl]

Another trick is to score the wood with the xacto knife when cutting the tape into the desired design. Capillary action will draw stain at the edges into the channel created by scoring resulting in clear, crisp separation.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

Very good tip that's unknown by most. Great explanation as to why this tip is so effective.

[@robira1313]

I thought this video was going to show that exact technique! But it did not.

[@tyyy00]

so you can use that technique with normal stain? and the score isnt noticeable afterwards?

[@ThePrufessa]

You mean like a juice groove on a cutting board?! Oh man this is going to help me immensely!! About how deep should the score be?!

[@ThePrufessa]

@@tyyy00 I don't imagine it would be noticeable. The score holding the darker stain will just blend into the line.

[@robbiewilliamson357]

3rd time’s the charm. was searching for this info as i’m going to do some personalized staining on some of my wooden handled tools and i figured bleeding would be an issue. The first 2 videos were chaotic and not helpful but you came through! I know this vid is old but thanks for the content! Hope you have a good one ✌🏻

[@katec6489]

Thanks! Terrific video.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@necrojoe]

Wow, what a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tammievincent8076]

This was a great tutorial! I have been looking for a way to stencil using stain w/o bleeds! Had great results. I just need to frame my project now!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You are so welcome!

[@mrscinrammar]

Thank you so very much for making this video. It’s just what I was looking for. 🤗

[@meonly5335]

Thank you so much for your video. I will try this. So many DIY video show them getting clean lines. Your video helped me see why I wasn't. Thank you!

[@RomanosMustache]

Thank YOU SO MUCH!! I'm making a portable chess set for my sister and I was trying to find a way to stain the board cleanly rather than paint it. This is incredibly helpful!!

[@ethanjoseph5806]

Dacey C ayy i was looking at this video for a chess set too

[@whocares43003]

That is why I'm here lol. How did it work out for you?. I have an old end table with a drawer and im making it into a chess board

[@leaschmitt2496]

@@ethanjoseph5806 same hahaha

[@FargoFX]

Great! Easy to follow and the finished product is beautiful.

[@MicheleBloodphd]

This was exactly what I needed. Thanks so much!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

You're so welcome!

[@Annie261.]

320 grit. The smoother the wood is the less bleed. Also pressing your tape down firmly with a putty knife helps.

[@edellafera]

Nice,neat work !!!

[@loumontesano595]

Awesome video! Thank you 🙏🏼 👊🏻

[@bumstudios8817]

I am so happy to be subscribed! Thank you for your never ending experiments and the knowledge you share! This was great! Thanks!

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Im having a lot of fun playing around with different materials.

[@ElSkeptico]

Fantastic! Just what I was looking for. Thanks for the video!

[@russelali9825]

Great job i'll have to try this

[@kathycourtney7958]

Ugh, wish I had seen this before refinishing a geometric patterned inlay on my dining table! It's good to know though. Thanks!

[@CAS122293]

Kathy Courtney I know how u feel made a decorative box as a Christmas gift had no clue!!

[@LibertyWoodworking]

Worked out well, thanks

[@KagedCreations08XX]

Nice lines!

[@kurgon1976]

nice work.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@elaineferebee2102]

Great tip. Thank you.

[@mikez4999]

Outstanding

[@garonb584]

"Important thing here is not to wipe" Proceeds to wipe

[@hoshisato2687]

At 5:39: Voice over: It’s VERY important not to wipe. Video:

[@pignapoke6772]

Big ole thimb print in the darker areas

[@lesliekozal6754]

My gel stain is smearing when I add the lighter color stain, ruining the whole design. How do I prevent this?

[@lisag2771]

Thanks for sharing

[@JG-bk9pj]

If I sand it after staining will it ruin my crisp lines?

[@frankieibarra939]

Will this work with an open grain wood?

[@GARYCARLTON1]

Great job... I've found taping off... spray ploy or brush on Modge Podge to seal wood then regular stain gives good crisp lines

[@traceybower9398]

Do you brush on mod podge then stain over it?

[@danpayne9735]

I do a lot of 3d wood work and wondering if this will work. A lot of hills and valleys.

[@bret_Lambky]

Are the stars stencils as well? Where did you get those?

[@joshuaclark1930]

i wonder if it works with a golden oak or yellow-ish tone, as well?

[@sarahnelson1129]

I have a question? I tried this method, but when i put the regular stain on top of the gel stain my design completely vanished...i did not wait overnight I forgot that step

[@greenguyshrek]

What color stain are you using after you put down the gel stain?

[@stevpsycho]

What color stains did you use?

[@dandixon4034]

🤙

[@therebellion6911]

Sound like Henry Winkler .

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Not quite sure if that is a compliment LOL

[@therebellion6911]

@@DIYeasycrafts Just what I hear. Soft speaking with a slight accent or speech patterns of some sort that reminds me of him.

[@ChaBukuBakke]

So the secret is basically sand to 220 and use Gel Stain instead of regular stain? Got it.

[@NicolasHansen]

And to dab, not wipe.

[@StacyForest738]

ChaBuku Alex Bakke If you are wanting it in sentence form you are at the wrong place brother. KZbin is for showing by demonstration. You’re welcome.

[@Bane313]

Great video! Is there a way to keep the gel stain from bleeding and mixing with the regular stain? I've tried a couple times, but it always bleeds.

[@olddeadguy507]

What brand are you using? We tried the Minwax like in the video, but we found better results with the varathane brand. You can use either painters tape or vinyl and wipe/brush over them like crazy and they don't bleed. It's much thicker than the minwax - but also a few dollars more per can.

[@sissymurphy9620]

where do you get your vinyl stickers .All we have is hobby lobby here and I can't find them .I use frog tape also it is much better than blue painters tape .great info

[@timfeely6702]

sissy murphy a lot of people on facebook market place sell custom vinyl decals which is the same that he is using. for the amount of stars he’s using i’d only charge $5 if you don’t find someone else that has what you need feel free to message us at #imaginehatch on facebook or go through our website to the contact is form imaginehatch.com

[@michaelboucher3100]

Absolutely unreal it took 8+ min to explain.

[@elmoblatch9787]

And yet you did not demonstrate using a stencil...

[@MattJonesYT]

Great video but the number of ums and ahs makes it hard to listen to

[@taramarkward4733]

Seriously Matt?