Red Dyes On Oak | Red Dye On Maple | Using Liquid Dyes On Wood To Make Red Wood Stain

I Mix Red Dyes To Apply On Oak And Maple To Make A Gorgeous Red Wood Stain. I used Keda Liquid Dyes to make this high end red wood stain.
I hope this video helps display how powerful, versatile, and clean this wood dye is on both wood substrates, and gives a good detail for the red wood stain results.
The dye ratio used in this red dye video is 1/8th teaspoon of the Keda Red Solvent Based Dye to 4 ounces of lacquer thinner. The weight of this 1/8th tsp volume comes to about an estimated 1.00 gram of the 30 gram bottle of Red wood dye. Keda Dye also offers a (5) color liquid dye variety pack, also called The Keda Dye Kit, as well as the individual solvent dye colors.
I also cannot say this ratio will work with other wood dyes, so more wood dye may be required for other wood dye brands. You also need to work liquid dyes around a little longer on wood, but it is worth it.
These liquid red dyes can be found at:
www.kedadyeinc...
Amazon: www.amazon.com...
eBay: kedawooddyes.st...
Thank you for watching, and I will try to get the remaining liquid dye colors posted, as well as try to make some color formulas with the liquid dyes as well as with the Keda wood dye powders.

[@ladyjane8531]

That Maple piece came out so well. I love the depth it gives to it. Thank you.👍

[@KedaWoodDye]

Thank you for watching 👍

[@gerrys4822]

I agree! Much DEEPER than my Varathane Barn Red. Nice work. Brilliant! Market this please.

[@joeboyd3274]

I really appreciate you putting this content out so I can see how the dye looks irl.

[@RetroPlus]

It's beautiful, this will be perfect for my guitar build.

[@lindalove7193]

The stain is beautiful. I'm building a bar out of wine barrels and this is what I'm looking for. I will seal with a satin or high gloss urethane. I haven't decided which one yet. Thank you.

[@sinissster9657]

That looks sick wonder if there’s a way to do some black stain in there to where the red parts would basically only be the wood grains coming through.

[@gerrys4822]

Thos looks SO MUCH BETTER than the Varathane Barn Red stain I just bought. Much DEEPER and richer color. I will have to try your recipe. AWESOME idea here. Make your own stain using deyes. Do they hold up over time though. Say 5 or 10 or 50 years later?

[@SuperBowser87]

Wow that grain POPS! Beautiful! Looks really really good. Wish I had a truckload of the maple. LOL thanks for the demo

[@KedaWoodDye]

Me too Tom, Me too....bahahaha. A good lumber mill may be able to even deliver it, I know some do, as well as some home improvement stores?

[@yishaithegift9953]

This looks a lot better than wood stains. Very clean and very vibrant.

[@nowaas66]

Nice video. A little note; why don't you use a lighter background/ a lighter color towel ? Thanks

[@KedaWoodDye]

nowaas66 I actually figured that out in a couple other videos like this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHbIp59vYphkqsk with the Orange Dye Stain. Thank you so much for the tip, and honestly, you are exactly right, the white background worked so much better ; ) Thank you again for checking out the red wood dye video, I really do appreciate it. Have a great Holiday Season.

[@bilbobaggins2083]

Yes, white towels and a bit more lighting. I have been in the paint and stain industry for 25 years and have done many, how to videos, your stain is awesome and the color will POP with a white packground. You can buy white plastic drop cloths that are cheap. Watch the blues and reds POP when you go with white.

[@jon9087]

@@KedaWoodDye buy a simple 6k cool white light 💡 bulb my friend 👍same spectrum as a sunny day ur videos and pictures will thank you 👍

[@jon9087]

Nice video tho thanks for the tips 👍

[@traditionaltools5080]

Wow thats an awesome red. That maple would really pop with a contrast effect.

[@KedaWoodDye]

Traditional Tools Hey thank you for watching! Yes, both would really pop with a contrast, but this was just a simple straight up Keda Red Dye liquid demonstration. I am actually working on a baby blue wood dye color video right now, then getting into some videos on wood dye color variation by dilution, then getting into som powder dye colors, using some more traditional colors, and then I am going to do some sand back and contrast videos with both the powder dye and liquid dyes :) Thank you again for watching :)

[@sweettooth5737]

I just got access to an unlimited supply of oak. This is exactly the video I needed to see. Thank you!

[@KedaWoodDye]

TastyCritters thank you so much! I really do appreciate that :) I am going to start working on a Golden Oak formula using the wood dye powders for a requested color, so maybe that could help in the future. With the dark background in this video, the red is a bit brighter. It really is a very vivid red dye. Thank you again for watching👍

[@sweettooth5737]

It has been a joy to watch your videos. I think I'm going to need to buy the variety pack because I love all the colors and how you can mix them! I've also decided that I like the maple more than oak. Who knew?!? 😂👍😁

[@KedaWoodDye]

TastyCritters I like Maple too :) I do like Oak for heavy grains, but Maple has features that the dyes can really highlight. Figured Maple is an old favorite from the days I tinkered with guitars, but even standard Maple will have knots, curls, and even some birdseye characteristics really makes it interesting. 👍

[@sweettooth5737]

Now I'm off to price maple. lol Unlimited supply of free oak, and I'm going to buy maple...🙄🙄😂

[@sweettooth5737]

I never looked at maple seriously until I saw your videos. That is the difference these videos can make on future projects! Absolutely love the dyes! I've already gone to order some dyes. 😁👍

[@libertybutcherblocks]

Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. I'm also looking for a food safe dye to use on cutting boards and chopping blocks.

[@elizd9952]

koolaid believe it or not

[@libertybutcherblocks]

@@elizd9952 thank you. I always forget about kool-aid. Unsweetened I'm guessing.

[@tonyj8947]

That looks great. Is applying the dye stain and not wiping with a cloth after the application not needed?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hi, Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it. This video is for Keda Dye's new Liquid Dyes, instead of the wood dye powders. Keda still offers the wood dye powders, but is now offering a solvent based liquid dye as well. They are still offered in a 5 color kit for the liquid dyes also, and at this ratio, 3 quarts of dye stain can be mixed with the 1 ounce of liquid dye concentrate, making it a phenominal deal. Thank you again for watching.

[@JCrosses]

Keda Wood Dye would like to see a video of how the dye would look after torching it to bring out the grain have an oak dinner table I'm wanting to dye a burgundy color love the channel btw

[@andyshepherd7304]

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[@angeloaugustus1016]

@Andy Shepherd Flixportal :)

[@andyshepherd7304]

@Angelo Augustus Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work =) Appreciate it!

[@angeloaugustus1016]

@Andy Shepherd no problem =)

[@xenod1066]

Do any of y'all have trouble getting water or alcohol dyes to penetrate pores on oak? Or minor swelling and tiny micro cracks that show through uncolored? Besides grain filler, (which I am considering,) what other solutions have you found? Sanding to a finer grit? Using lacquer thinner or acetone? Any suggestions?

[@rogersharpe5783]

I don’t understand how you can save dye….. when you put or add 2 or 3 drops on applicator every time you have to dip rag back into solution…. Why not just add more dye to thinner to start off with ???? Looks like you would use much more this way…. Maybe I just missed out on something.. BUT I love the color !!!! Thanks for video !!!

[@Jesse-FenixRizin]

Quick question…is there a shimmering/metallic finish?

[@sereezee]

Watching and learning fascinatedly. When I was 15 I did all kinds of jobs like these, but that was almost 50 years ago !!! :) and all the products have changed so this is great to watch. If I understand correctly, you didn't give the wood a first wash with vinegar, or anything that primes or introduces tannins [black tea], right? Do you have any inkling what a pre-treatment like either of those might do? Or are they just not necessary at all. Secondly, what is the difference between lacquer thinner and turpentine? Can turps be used instead of lacquer thinner [bc I'm not where you are and I'm not sure what to ask for... ;) ] Tnx so much!

[@dukecityspecialist]

Fuckin beautiful. I feel maple always has a modern look to it while the uniform tight grain of oak is always fuckin beautiful to look at. Can’t decide what type of wood I’m gonna use for an art fram but I’m definitely sold on a color like this.

[@matthewfox3760]

Look good - I think you should cut that clear with 400g and reseal with a heavy wet coat of sealer... I think the oak looked the best

[@wolfking2281]

Can i do this with my axe handle made of american hikcory ... if i dye my handle and use it after will it fade ? Also will it give me blisters ? Are these dyes and methords safe / healthy for wood ? And can i apply oils on it after ? Any recomendation ? Thanks

[@jhartmac100]

Excellent what clear did you use?

[@Eng586]

You might not be able to respond but does Paint Thinner work ? Instead of Lacquer thinner?

[@pamcarr4003]

Great video! Looking forward to seeing the rest, thanks again!

[@jeremy29tunage]

i have the five pack of powder dyes. What would you suggest to make the red in it a little darker? add some brown? add more lacquer?

[@Calibir1]

So what was the spray that you used???... It only showed the can in part for a split second and only a part of the label... Also - who would you mix this Dye if you wanted to do a large project? such a a pine T&G barn style sliding door???... Thank you... Sent 3-10-2021

[@kenthefish8386]

Near the end do you have to use the sealer on it or is that a personal choice

[@flip42186]

You must be a beast to be able to do that in the dark like that... 😎🤣

[@KedaWoodDye]

Bahahaha I just finished my new drop ceiling and all new LED lights. New videos coming up should be much better 🤞🏻 Wish me luck. May be quite surprising when the vids start rolling and explanations are given quite soon. Eitherway, hope the vids still helped out somewhat :) See ya soon

[@KedaWoodDye]

This was Keda Liquid wood dye. Honestly, they really are not an ink. Just like these probably would not work very well on paper as far as I know, but I could certainly mix some into an additive with a touch of binder, and give it a try 🤔 Inks are not really the best on wood. Inks tend to do some weird stuff on wood, and tend to fade horribly bad after a couple months. This is Keda wood dyes, specifically engineered for wood. They work well mixed into a wood sealer, and air brushed onto wood, but that is about as close to ink as they may get as far as I know 😂. These really are made more for wood 🤷‍♂️ Thank you for watching and tolerating this video though lol....I know, I need to make a new one. I will soon

[@nbassist687]

Hey keda guy, I love your videos! I was wondering if you get the same effect from the powder that was included within the kit that you do with what you use in the video. Thanks again mate!

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hey thank you for watching 👍 This red dye is included in the Keda 5 color liquid dye kit. The powder dye has a similar effect, but the powder red dye has a pink dye option. With that said, I will try to do the powder wood dye colors. I have been doing some projects and then trying to color them on video, but that is taking way too long before getting a video done. Now that I have a new card I am hoping that I don't lose sections of videos, which knocked me down for a bit, but I am brushed off now, and taking another whack at it lol. I plan on just going back to doing some boards, so I can get some more color demos out. I should probably redo the liquid dye colors too now that I understand the lighting and background a little better lol. Anyways, the red in the liquid dye is slightly different than the powder dye. In fact the liquid dye is quite different than the powders. The liquid dye is made in a very different process, the colors are slightly different, and different reagents are used all together. The liquid has a slightly smaller dye color molecule involved to color wood. I will try to do some more standard vids instead of project vids, including the difference between bases as well as between dyes. I am actually doing a hot pink dye video right now, and have been asked for a bright orange color, so once I get those out, I plan on going back to just doing some boards with the wood dyes 👍 Hey thank you again for watching 👍

[@paulcunningham5634]

Nice video would the grain show dark on pine or would I be better off torching it then apply dye ?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Paul Cunningham the grain on Pine is kinda wacky. Some pine woods will have a darker grain and others it will be lighter and look almost like a bright reflector. Lightly torching the pine in particular works pretty well, but again, many times it will be the heart wood that burns faster because it is softer. Eitherway though, applying the red dye or any of the wood dyes for that matter, atop of the darkened burned area will have a really cool looking affect. I really recommend trying a scrap or drop off piece if the wood you are about to dye stain, and take a practice run to see how the wood you have reacts, especially with the pine 👍 Hope that makes sense, and helps out somewhat? Hey thank you for watching the video! Really appreciate that and owe you one!

[@210homebuyer4]

Can this be done on finished oak cabinets? Would the lacquer thinner break down the existing finish or what would be the preparation for doing that?

[@ccccen]

You are teaching the public that when the Electric bill comes in....PAY IT lol

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hahahaha I know! I am pretty bad at video but I am getting there. I know lighting is the key now. We live and we learn...thank you for watching!

[@disciple77rc]

Sir I have the keda powder dyes. I’m looking for a deep blood red on pine and oak. But every time I let the dye dry it looks pink. What am I doing wrong? Do I need to add more red or yellow?

[@disciple77rc]

Im using keda powder dye on pine and oak and it is coming out pink i want a deep red like this. Do i need to add more yellow? It looks red until it dries then it looks pink. And spar varnish did not darken it. I used 3 coats of die before the varnish

[@disciple77rc]

Do i need liquid?

[@powerbookg4apple]

I think this would look cool on my bare wooden floorboards love the red

[@wesswenson4415]

Can I use the dye first and then layer with a diluted oil-based stain on top? Are there any consequences? I know you shouldn't mix a sealer with a stain, but does it matter with dye and stain?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Absolutely! The dye really deepens the wood stain and creates quite a unique look. The only consequence that I can think of is that the oil based wood stain can create a slight more "Clouded or Muddy" look when compared to straight dye stain, but it still has a very nice enhanced look with the wood dye beneath. It will definitely add a well defined red stain look beneath the oil base stain. It still makes a nice enhancement to the wood stain. Sometimes the red can go rather bright, and if not looking for a bright red stain, or don't have other wood dyes to knock the color down a bit, applying wood stain atop of the dye stain would be an option 👍 Hey thank you for watching!

[@Jackson1959.]

Can these dyes be mixed with water to stain the guitar mahogany back? Or thinner is mandatory?

[@inscoredbz]

How about doing a cheap Marlin or Savage birch rifle sock with a water based stain in walnut? We are all looking for the Holly grail of making that garbage look good.

[@tcody2086]

Have you ever use the black dye sanded it down and then applied a blue or red dye? I'm interested to see if that would make the grain really "pop"

[@KedaWoodDye]

T Cody I have done that, but not on video with the Keda Dye wood dye concentrate liquid. I have done that using the Keda wood dye powders in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpOWiqlvfs2oi7c I also like going with a darker version of the same color and adding that dye stain as a wash coat then applying the lighter color over the top. You can also use a very diluted dye stain mix of black or brown and lightly go over the top to, "Pop The Grain" instead of having to sand back. I will try to put some of those videos together soon, but I have been pretty busy in the workshop making some new work benches and a Picture frame for Mom ;) Thank you for watching :)

[@tcody2086]

Thanks for the reply. I will have to experiment a bit mixing colors vs. layering coats/sanding etc. I like how yours turned out

[@KedaWoodDye]

Honestly, I love the experimenting part of mixing wood dyes and tinkering with different finish options. There are SO many unique things you can do, and I have a blast tinkering. Glad to help out :)

[@Damian5401]

What is the spray product ??

[@terristobert1367]

W O W !!!!! Love this ..fun!

[@colmhain]

I assume a darker color would be the result of more dye coats? And would an oil based poly, over the lacquer thinner formula, suck the dye up and bleed? Could you use mineral spirits as a base?

[@KedaWoodDye]

colmhain When using a solvent base dye stain, it typically will go darker, but it is generally a good idea to give a scuff sand just to try and create a surface for the solvent dye liquids to penetrate into. These dyes are best when used as a solvent base honestly, meaning lacquer thinner, alcohol, or acetone. They do not mix well with oil bases, so running an oil based poly over the top will not react at all with these solvent dyes. Believe it or not, mineral spirits are actually an oil base. I am working on those still; sorry. Thank you for watching :)

[@RM-en9gk]

Will it be a good idea to use wood conditioner before applying color dye to get an even uniform color?

[@KedaWoodDye]

nahnahnah nahnahnah it really depends on the look you are trying to achieve honestly. Wood conditioner can make a more uniform coloring, but at the same time subtracts from some of the figuring contrast of a highly figured wood.

[@georgemartinez9401]

What u use to seal it . The can started to rattle before could hear what u said

[@KedaWoodDye]

I believe I just used a gloss lacquer. Sorry about that.

[@garymcadams1]

How does the dye hold up to cleaners? I came about this video while looking for information on dying gun grips. The grips would come in contact with solvent cleaners while cleaning the gun. Will the solvents take the dyes off?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Gary McAdams no it should not at all really since the dyes will be protected under a sealer coat like Tru Oil, Tung Oil, boiled linseed oil, lacquer, etc. those are the most common sealers used in sealing coloring on gun stocks. So really the wood dye will be sealed in and will not come into contact with any cleaning reagents. Thank you for watching!

[@amersalek1]

would it be enough to seal the wood with oil and wax instead of laquer? or will the stain start coming off?

[@KedaWoodDye]

That really depends on the application you will be using the wood dyes for and the type of wood wax you will be working with :) Meaning if it will be handled very frequently, and it is a soft wax with a low durability, it could rub away enough to expose portions of the wood dye. Same would be true with the oil. If it is something like Tung or Tru Oil that actually creates a shell like barrier on the colored wood surface, you would be just fine. If it is just mineral oil, and is being handled frequently, the mineral oil will eventually wear away, and could expose the wood dye to the elements. I really hope that makes sense? So basically, if the products you are working with creates a pretty good shell like barrier, you would be just fine, but if it is a product, that evaporates away, it could potentially cause an exposure point of the wood dye.... Thank you so much for watching, and hope that helps out :)

[@GFTwoodcraft]

If it’s not sealed will the dye rub off?

[@KedaWoodDye]

GFT Woodcraft thank you for watching! Appreciate it! You will want to seal the colored wood to protect from moisture which can really create havoc on the coloring, and that really goes for almost all wood coloring products. If the hands are dry the dyes won't lift off if rubbed, but if there is any moisture, or even a very humid day, where moisture lays on the wood, then is rubbed, yes the dyes can rub off if there is moisture present. Hope that makes sense and helps out. Thank you again for watching 👍

[@cloroxbleach684]

Im staining the underside of my Canadian maple longboard My board is arched, by any chance will this run if applied as shown in the demonstration. Thanks

[@KedaWoodDye]

Clorox Bleach Hi Thank you for watching. If you are rubbing the red dye stain on with a wipe like the in the video, I don't think it will. The wood dye can become thinned when mixed as a solvent base dye with the lacquer thinner, but wiping the wood dye stain on in this fashion there will be very little running on a slanted or even vertical piece. Thank you again for watching the wood dye video. It really is a very good Wood Dye. Have a great New Year :)

[@masaigeraghty3525]

Can I add lacquer thinner to the powdered dyes

[@jahongirbozarov3135]

Can I use it to paint over fused laminate ?

[@robenriquez7586]

Can i useca pre stain with that?

[@KedaWoodDye]

If you mean mixing it into a wood conditioner, or something similar, and applying that way, yes you should have no troubles with that. If you mean after you applied a prestain, you still could. The pre stain may reduce some of the penetrating power, so that is something to keep in mind, as it could reduce the color potency a bit, and you may want to go with a little stronger mix as well. Hey thank you for watching!

[@toddvierra1630]

How would a final satin finish look?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Todd Vierra the red dye stain would look pretty much the same with the exception of not having the wet look of a gloss after curing. Satin finishes also tend to have a bit more of a clouded look, or less clear look as well. I mean it isn't that bad, but the way they make a satin looking top coat sealer is by adding a flattening agent, or a flattening powder, which is a similar color and texture to corn starch. This creates a slightly less clear top coat, but reduces the gloss level creating the flat look. However, this should not affect the red wood dye color at all. Hope that was what you were asking.

[@brianhurst3743]

Do they have a dark red mahogany wood dye but I can use on Red Oak?

[@tommyscott7638]

how could you make the red darker? maybe and some black?

[@JazzKwinto]

What lacquer You used? Beatiful colour

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hi +Andrzej Kubis Thank you for watching! I actually used the liquid red dye with lacquer thinner only. Mixed the red wood dye into the lacquer thinner and applied the red wood stain dye directly onto the wood's surface. So this isnt even with a tinted lacquer, it is strictly the Keda red dye still. Then I top coated just using the Acrylic with 3 top coats. These wood dyes do mix directly into lacquers, shellac, polycrylic, etc. I just did this to show the dye stain and how strong these wood dye concentrates really are. It is insane how much red stain this one ounce bottle of red wood dye can make up. I know it would be even more amazing with tinted lacquers atop, but it really is just the dye stain at the video dye stain ratio, with the clear coat and that is all. Thank you again, and I hope that helped out

[@tclem44]

What do you mean by wood specific sandpaper? I just checked Home Depot's page about sandpaper and they don't mention such a thing! I never heard of it before.

[@KedaWoodDye]

Oh boy, that is a topic that could go way too much information. To be totally honest, I am probably not the best person to describe this topic, and do not claim to be an abrasives expert by any means. Short version: I will use an aluminum oxide or ceramic style sandpaper. The ceramic being the more premium, cleaner cutting sandpaper for raw wood. Doesn't mean the others are not great papers, they just specialize, or work better in different areas. Long version: There are a few different types of sandpaper such as aluminum oxide, silicone carbide/carborundum, garnet, ceramic, and probably some others. I mean, you can technically use all the sandpapers, on any surface, but some sandpapers perform much better than others on certain surfaces. Like silicon carbide is typically a black sandpaper and is known as a wet dry sandpaper. This style sandpaper is typically used in the sealer, for between coat sanding, as well as wet sanding and polishing. Aluminum oxide or Ceramic style wood paper, is typically what I use for sanding wood. Then I use silicone carbide for the sealers. Please, pretty please, do not take my word as gospel on this topic, as I study and retain information as best I can, but my specialty is much more geared towards the finishing itself. This is just the technique that I use. Researching abrasives on your own, may be a time investment that you would like to understand a bit further. Eitherway, thank you for watching, and if nothing else, hopefully you picked up something helpful 🤷‍♂️

[@emanuelflores3812]

@keda wood dye . What are you spraying at the end ?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Emanuel Flores Thank you for watching! I just used a Krylon Acrylic on this for sealing the red dye into the wood cause I didnt need a whole lot of durability for this. Lacquer would be very similar in appearance, but offer a little more durability. Spar Urethane would most likely deepen the color a bit, poly would also deepen the red dye color, but over a long period of time could shift the red wood dye look to an Orange wood tint from the Patina effect. You could scuff sand poly every other year or so and recoat to prevent that if that would be an issue. Hope that helps out and thank you again for watching.

[@ccccen]

Like the oak better :) Perfect

[@KedaWoodDye]

Actually a lot of people do too...I like curly, flamed, or tiger maple, even a nice knotty maple is even awesome, and of course North American Red Oak personally. It is what I have the most access to being in Wisconsin (well Pine too of course, but Pine is like a pack of dogs, you never know if they will lick you or bite you lol). Flamed maple is so beautiful, and it just looks alive, and commands attention, especially with the liquid dyes ;)

[@ccccen]

I tried the blue on pine but had to put polyurethane , I didn't the spray and still came out nice, 3 coats.

[@mrmrssantos3241]

how would you know how much of each product if you want to do a large floor area ? like a basic room?

[@KedaWoodDye]

UmSantos Alpha wolf the different wood types can vary on the amount of stain needed, as well as how concentrated you plan on making the formula, but on average, I would estimate (2) bottles should be more than enough to cover most average size floors as a floor stain.That is even including the floor stain as a deeper mix like 1/2 tsp to 6 ozs of lacquer thinner (which is VERY concentrated and probably not needed with these liquid dyes). A VERY conservative estimate for coverage is (1) one ounce bottle of the liquid dye (in this case, the red dye) will easily cover an 8 foot x 8 foot floor with (2) coats (now 2 coats are not necessarily needed, but just for estimating purposes I say the two coats). Thank you for watching and I think that is what you were asking about the red stain coverage.

[@roccoreid2842]

I want to try this color on Mahogany.

[@KedaWoodDye]

May need to mix a little heavier mix with Mahogany. Mohagany is a very oily wood, so I would go with 1/4th tsp to 4 oz to start with. Can always add a 2nd coat if needed, but should be a good start. Can also depend on whether it is a true Mahogany, or if it is Sepele which would be a close cousin to Mahogany. Just be aware Mahogany can be a little more stubborn, so consider going with a little more concentrated mix than with a white wood. It really will look amazing when you get it dialed in though 😉👍🏻

[@roccoreid2842]

@@KedaWoodDye Hey, thanks. That was kind of you to offer that. I'll definitely test out on a piece of scrap first. I can find out about the mahogany species. My source should be pretty reliable. It's a woodworking store that has many exotic woods (you know, those small pricey pieces they coat in wax?), as well as rough cut lumber and walnut plywood, etc.. I have that box of different dye colors saved on my Amazon account. It's not in my cart yet, but will be soon. Thanks again!

[@poetwarriorrare9489]

Little confused...my keda dye is powder...how is yours in a bottle?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Thank you +David Witkus for watching. This video series is for the Keda Liquid Dyes, that are designed to mix with a variety of liquid transfer agents like: lacquer thinner, denatured alcohol, acetone, keytones, water, etc. There still is a Keda Wood Dye powder kit, this is simply for the Keda liquid dyes version is all. Thank you again

[@bilbobaggins2083]

Powder is mixed with H20 , RA, the oils are mixed with hot vehicles.

[@jackkhol4251]

How can I get a Maroon/burgandy color from this red? DO I use more dye or do I need to mix another color with?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Actually maroon would be red with a couple drops of blue, and maybe brown as well pending on how dark you are trying to get the color. Thank you for watching, really appreciate it. I will see if I can get a video on this color too.

[@jackkhol4251]

@@KedaWoodDye Awesome.. I will be buying some more red and some blue to attempt a maroon. How can I send you a pic of the subwoofer enclosure I did with the red? I have been promoting your dye's in my car audio groups. They mostly use stains and your dyes look way better in my opinion.

[@jackkhol4251]

@@KedaWoodDye I found your FB page I PM'd you the pics.

[@KedaWoodDye]

@@jackkhol4251 that is outstanding brother! Thank you! Yes FB would be a great way to send in pics. We can chat chat about the sharing and if you include a link to www.kedadyeinc.com we do offer a once complimentary 5 color powder dye kit, or single liquid dye bottle for helping let others know about Keda Dye. I believe there is more than one form of payment, and people helping people like that is always a great thing 👍 Thank you again!

[@bansheemike7046]

where can i purchase this die???

[@KedaWoodDye]

BANSHEE MIKE The Keda liquid red dyes can be found at: www.kedadyeinc.com/ordering-information/ Or they are on Amazon and eBay as well. The links for all should be in the description :) 👍 Thank you for watching!

[@munch15a]

question for ya I intended to make jewelry box some of which il be using this method other parts I want to dye black how can I stop the wrong dye getting on the wrong part ?

[@KedaWoodDye]

David Bliss I think you mean if you rare creating a decoration or perhaps a multicolor? You could use a wood burning iron to burn the wood fibers closed, but be sure to go deep enough. Otherwise, you could “Cheat” like I do sometimes and mix the wood dye into a clear coat sealer which thickens the solution. However, when I do that method, I will apply a coat or two of clear sealer first, then do the design work if it is a highly detailed work. The colored sealer can still follow fibers and spread a bit, but the clear beneath prevents that. If it is not as detailed, or I am trying to fade/blend colors together, then I won’t put a clear underneath. Geez reading this back I hope it makes some sense lol, but testing these techniques on a scrap piece will definitely help out. I actually have a video of the wood burning/dye technique to the bare wood on a scroll saw piece I did ready for editing, but I am trying to get my “new shop” (1930s building) set up, and fixered up. Hope to get back to the videos real soon🤞🏼Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@munch15a]

@@KedaWoodDye ok thank you I sorta understand ya

[@jackkhol4251]

Can I use a 2 part epoxy say like Rustoleum super glossy epoxy over the wood dye?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Yes absolutely... Could even mix these liquid dyes with the 2 part epoxy if you wanted to. Just be sure to give the dried dye surface a good wipe down to try and lift away any remaining loose surface dye. It will work well. Thank you for watching 👍

[@jackkhol4251]

@@KedaWoodDye cool thanks.. Ordered your red dye last night off Amazon. Going to dye and epoxy a subwoofer box made of red oak.

[@KedaWoodDye]

@@jackkhol4251 sounds like an awesome project! I am sure it will look absolutely incredible. You know I heard that Keda Dye makes the box have an extra 100 dbs hahaha just kidding but I know she will look outstanding. I know the dyes help out on tonewoods for guitars though 👍 Thank you so much!

[@jackkhol4251]

@@KedaWoodDye LOL I hope not . I want to hear my expensive front components LOL. But I see it's set to be delivered Dec 31st. Why so long?

[@KedaWoodDye]

@@jackkhol4251 it shouldn't take that long. Amazon says that on free shipping I believe, but then again, it is the Holiday Season so the couriers are getting flooded with mail. You also have Christmas day in there, which will also slows the delivery time down a bit. Hopefully it gets there Monday, but if not, I am sure it will get there by Wednesday maybe Thursday at latest 👍

[@مصطفىالحشداوي-ز2ص]

It is useful to dye a direct red color without any additions to the wood

[@charlesreid6927]

Can I use paint thinner instead of laquior thinner?

[@Automedon2]

no

[@LarryB-inFL]

Here's a tip: Do not pour from the gallon can like you did; pour it with the opening ON TOP! It will be MUCH easier!!!!!

[@rickholmwood2000]

why is it necessary to use the diluted solutions if you can put it straight on from the bottle?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Rick Holmwood Thanks for watching the red dye video :) The red dye is way too concentrated to apply without cutting a bit. The concentrated dye liquid needs to have a reagent to help the dyes lay out smoothly. By mixing a light dye stain mixture, and applying a few drops of the concentrated red dye, it really helps drive the color in quickly, using less dye concentrate. The liquid dyes are very concentrated and the reagent (lacquer thinner, denatured alcohol, acetone, etc.) allows the dyes to penetrate deeper and have a more transparent stain affect. Hope that helps out and thank you again for watching this Dye application video :)

[@rickholmwood2000]

thanks for the reply and knowledge beautiful work btw

[@KedaWoodDye]

Rick Holmwood 👍

[@bobcammarata2338]

Any one know if one can use this with an airbrush after mixed with lacquer thinner??? Need 2-Know... Thanks

[@KedaWoodDye]

Bob Cammarata Yes...that is what this Keda liquid red dye was mixed with, was lacquer thinner. Hey thank you for watching, really appreciate it 👍

[@KedaWoodDye]

Bob Cammarata should work just fine :) Have seen several finishes done with airbrushing these, heck I have even seen some guys mix the liquid dye into Lacquer, and Shellac and do airbrushing artwork. Thank you again for watching 👍

[@stevescovill]

Can you use Tru Oil on top of the dye?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Yes Tru Oil would work very well. There should be a video using True oil here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b521ioWLp51soMU However, long story short, yes Tru oil works very well 👍 Thank you so much for watching!

[@ВладиславАфанасьев-р5и]

Vampire color!:)

[@beckyr7557]

I'm trying to mix my red dye with Mineral Spirits (directions said I could) and it doesn't look like it's mixing. Any suggestions?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Becky R mix the liquid dyes with anything non-oiled based, such as lacquer thinner, denatured alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, keytones, etc. Mineral spirits and paint thinners are oil based. Hope that helps out.....

[@beckyr7557]

Ok thank you! Just FYI the flow chats on the kedadyeinc.com website lists mineral spirits as an optional reagent to mix with the liquid dye.

[@lindalove7193]

@@KedaWoodDye Wonderful! I'm not Becky, but saw your suggestion. Thanks!!!

[@diehardch1ef822]

how much area does one jar cover?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Diehard Ch1ef Thank you for watching. The amount that the red wood stain portion of the red dye can cover really can vary based on the wood type and prep. I believe you mean how much area could one of the red wood dye liquid bottles cover? Let's give an example, and say we are using a solid Maple wood, sanded with a progression sand from 100 grit, 120, 150, 180, to 220 then sanded with 180 grit just before the application of the red wood stain dye, as the prep example since this could be a fairly dense wood substrate and prep. Then mixed at a ratio of say 1/4th tsp to 6 ozs. (Would make about 3 quarts pretty easily with some left for the concentrate) and just adding a couple drops of red dye concentrate here and there to the dye stain soaked cloth, as the mixing ratio. I would say that could cover 25' x 25' with (2) coats as a conservative estimate, especially if you let the red wood dye rest for about an hour after mixing. That hour let's all the components open up nicely and doesn't evaporate quite as fast for better penetration time. Hope that makes sense, and helps out? It is a very color potent dye, but it really can vary, so that is why I am being conservative in the estimates. Thank you again for watching :)

[@diehardch1ef822]

Thanks for the reply. I subbed the product is too good and the look too unique not to sub. Thanks!

[@o-i-c-udisolve8352]

where do you buy those liquid dye?

[@KedaWoodDye]

O-I-C-U disolve www.kedadyeinc.com/ordering-information.html is the website for the wood dye liquid concentrates, otherwise, they are listed on eBay or Amazon. Those links are in the description.

[@o-i-c-udisolve8352]

Keda Wood Dye thankyou

[@rocbelizaire8079]

Why is this so dark?? I can't redo

[@jmiles9368]

Show final product in natural daylight for best picture

[@greghackney8437]

The light of the sun before it rises oboe the horizon.

[@Automedon2]

why are you filming in the dark?

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hahaha I know. Hey it was bright in the room when I filmed and the Keda red dye and other dye colors looked awesome. It took a little bit to realize you need a mini sun as a light source for the camera to make dyes appear somewhat close to how the wood dye looks in person 😂 I am trying to get better, promise. The black background kind of backfired. I thought it would make the dye colors stand out like seen in person, but nope. Lesson learned 🤷‍♂️ Hey thank you so much for watching! Really appreciate it 👍

[@mickmetcalf6234]

Probably a good video,but can't get why it's mainly filmed in the dark, more light would probably make the video a lot more interesting, but hey ho that's my opinion

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hahahahaha 🤣 😂 I think I am getting there 👍

[@drake8065]

Can someone tell me is this guy saying 8A or 8th I'm assuming his Canadian or something

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hahaha Really? I didn't think I had that bad of an accent? Well, anyways, it is 1/8th teaspoon of red dye, I have never heard of an 8A teaspoon? Thank you for watching

[@drake8065]

Well even on the subtitles it comes out 8A I'm thinking what in the hell is he talking about lol.

[@KedaWoodDye]

Drake It must be one heck of a Northern Draw to even confuse the CC hahahaha good stuff.

[@drake8065]

I purchased some of that dye last week, soon as I get my workshop bill thats the first project I'm going to do

[@stevenwood8805]

I have one question. Ever hear of a light bulb?

[@liamhunter071]

Cool video but was way dark with the background.

[@gerrys4822]

Here's an idea, why don't YOU start making and selling your recipes to the public. Seems like a lot of work for most DIYers with limited time. I'd buy your products. 😉👍🏼 Just saying. You could be rich if they catch on.

[@YtOfficialhoonanigans]

Who else here just to see how to stain a firearm wood furniture?👀

[@KedaWoodDye]

🙋😂🤣😂

[@dj2028]

I don't understand why not get the light right instead of apologizing for poor light? Otherwise, it could have been a more informative video.

[@KedaWoodDye]

I understand your frustration for the dye stain appllication, however, the real finish is when the selaer is applied over the wood dyes for the final wood finish. I hope you understand. Thank you for watching fam 👍

[@searae727]

Turn on the light next time. It looks like you're in a 'darkroom'.

[@nickyerps5051]

That will look sick on burned wood

[@katehepburn9544]

This looks like he is in a dark room The wood looks very red not like a red oak stain.

[@KedaWoodDye]

Hahaha I know I am sorry about that. I am in process of redoing these. Actually it was daytime, and I had an overhead light on. It seemed bright to me in the room, but the camera apparently likes a small Star in the room for light lol. Yes the Keda Dye colors will act quite a bit different than red oak stain. Most "red stain" will actually create an Orangish Brown coloring, but these will really make a nice red stain for wood 👍 Thank you so much for watching!

[@jeffnations6649]

Really? Too dark

[@richardlamb2551]

Sorry would have watched it ,but to dark !

[@backyardwarrior7115]

I can't see much, where is your ventilation man? Don't pass this around, people may do what you do.

[@qmasterpenman4213]

Good material, but your videos are seriously under exposed!! Learn to use your camera, your videos all seem to be this way!!

[@KedaWoodDye]

Qmaster Penman hey thanks for watching. Are you sure it is the camera? Could it be the monitor or screen you are watching on, especially if you think it is all the videos, since I have tried 4 different types of cameras on recording the wood dyes and the dye mixing. I am not sure what you mean by underexposed, since the camera does do a lot of this automatically. I have notice the background made a HUGE difference in the color accuracy, so I hope that corrected what you may have seen to this point? Thank you again for watching

[@surffboard1095]

No Sir sorry but u r WRONG. Let me say when promote yr self any any way. Coming from a small autoentrepreneur your display is ONLY thing u show. As the background needs be black the lighting needs to show only what u are displaying. U did EXACTLY that. Ppl flock to professional displaying no matter if they have money on Not. Ppl just want to be around something Nice other's get ideas of they have projects they are stuck on. I used to have a mini tiki bar selling slashes cucumbers pikels free candy 🍬. Most of all ppl said "just put up a getto ass table have everything randomly around. No that is sloppy. Everything I used was all reclaim materials. The bamboo I went to cut down. I poured the red stain in my sprayer put clear coat on. The top was 12x12 red marble tile found side walk shopping free. Most People didn't have a full Dallor to buy a snow cone but ended up buying a pikel & saving thir qourter by the end of the week they had a dallor to buy a slushy cucumber & would hang around my tiki bar just because it was so nice & professionally displayed. U have a nice set up well displayed. Chattering a bit but all well done. I am looking to make some red wood stain for my mom's fence. It's to much at the store & online. I have diyed mulch blue before there was blue mulch but the color only last couple months. I used rite diy salt boiling water. Maybe I can get a understanding of what I can mix up. Thk u peace

[@howtomake1446]

Dark video

[@jerrymander1492]

Are you gonna do the demo or not? Get to it already!!!!!

[@KedaWoodDye]

Lol good fun fam. You do realize KZbin can be fast forwarded, or even played at faster speeds right? All good fam. Just trying to help out 🫡👍Honored you visited 🙏 ❤️ 🤍💙