Finishing the Democratic Chair

As Curtis describes the finish he puts on the democratic chair, Elia show each step. After applying a walnut dye, the chair is painted with a single coat of milk paint. The full recording of the class is available by donation: handtoolwoodwor...

[@soheilyazdani9517]

do you boil the walnut fruit or walnut wood in water?

[@sethwarner2540]

So, whats up with painting over the stain?

[@eliabizzarri56]

We're putting only one coat of paint on the chair, so the wood will show through the paint. The stain darkens the wood so it contrasts less with the paint - it would be rather harsh ortherwise.