Step By Step Process for Staining Pine Wood

[@sionprawn8168]

"Jackob Bean" 😀. Not sure why I'm laughing I'd probably have done the same.

[@carpenterkatieco]

I still slip up lol 😂

[@waynebond6379]

Great video, well explained .finally foud how to stain pine. Keep up the good work.fanks 4 shareing

[@carpenterkatieco]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@DR-um2bv]

Huh. So don't follow instructions on the can. Which makes you use more product. (Wipe off after 3 minutes and throw it garbage)

[@carpenterkatieco]

🤣🤣 I like a richer color especially on pine and I just don't have the patience for multiple coats plus sanding. I wrote my own instructions, but you still have to be cautious because it can get sticky. Thanks for watching!

[@1b1uster]

Colin Knecht of WoodWorkWeb has become a fan of dyes instead of stains. What are your thoughts? Have you tried?

[@carpenterkatieco]

I'm very intrigued! I've used leather dye for a fun project and it worked great. I love the applicators and it comes in so many colors. I would love to explore more for future projects/products. Would be wonderful to get away from oil based stain and fumes.

[@dmacko]

I always thought you had to wipe off any excess stain after letting it sit for a few minutes.?

[@davidchait6010]

You do, or it turns into a sticky mess.

[@carpenterkatieco]

This is the process that works for me and I've stained and sold thousands of pieces! I liberally, but thoughtfully apply the stain and make sure I'm not letting it pool on the surface or leave more than the wood can absorb. Yes, those would result in a sticky mess. You can certainly wipe away the excess for a lighter color/shorter cure time or to do more coats. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@rosek.584]

I think you have to wipe away oil based stains, but water based evaporates.

[@joe-hd3uv]

@@rosek.584she’s definitely working with an oil based stain here though

This video is my inspiration video for my first staining project!! Thank you for putting this out, otherwise I wouldn’t have been brave enough to lay it on thick (but not too thick)

[@carpenterkatieco]

I hope it works out well! Some people might disagree with my thick coats, but it works for me! Just make sure to let it fully cure until it's no longer sticky to the touch before you seal it (which might take a few days especially in humid weather).

[@XChibi101]

Wow, so much time spent per piece, how do you store all this stuff while waiting for it to dry?? Amazing! Also, I've been pronouncing it "Jake-o- bean" forever. 😂 great video, Katie!

[@carpenterkatieco]

Lol I'm glad I'm not alone! I have an odd setup where I have two separate tiny spaces in my basement, so they can sit undisturbed and free of dust while they cure.

[@joecoladarci8774]

Thanks for the video! I'm putting some stained pine shelves in our bathroom. Can I use Varathane Spar Urethane oil based outdoor? My goal is to keep it from molding and mildew. Plus, I'd figure outdoor would be more durable.

[@carpenterkatieco]

Good question! The only time I have used Spar Urethane is on an indoor plant stand that could get exposed to moisture and it worked well for that project. It just might yellow over time compared to the water based poly. I used a dark stain and haven’t noticed any yellowing on mine.

[@mbabcock111]

Have you experimented with using the pine dust as your filler instead of Goodfilla?

[@carpenterkatieco]

I have a little bit! Sometimes I use it for larger voids but I don't always love how it looks once it's stained. It's definitely useful for the right application.

[@bobwolf1811]

I'm glad that someone else uses the paper bag trick! My father, who was a master wood carver, did this, and taught it to me for carpentry.

[@carpenterkatieco]

That's so cool! I learned it from someone else along the way and it's been extremely useful.

[@donaldjclaxton]

Hey! Thanks for the demonstration. Great to see a new video from you.

[@carpenterkatieco]

Thanks for watching!

[@BurkhardtBill]

Interesting !

[@carpenterkatieco]

I'm glad you like the video!

[@diegatzo10]

A simple and easy to understand explanation, just what every beginner needs. Thank you! I bought a product that is supposedly a stain and finish in one, we will see how it turns out.

[@carpenterkatieco]

Good luck with your project!

[@57WillysCJ]

Those turned out rich. Have you ever tried shellac thinned with denatured alcohol to seal your wood?

[@davidchait6010]

I am pretty certain that is what the off the shelf conditioner is, it seals most of the pores to avoid bloching.

[@carpenterkatieco]

Thanks! No I haven't tried that, is that a wipe on finish after the stain? Brushing is very time consuming for me, would love to try something more efficient.

[@57WillysCJ]

@@davidchait6010 Yes, but you can tinker with the amount of shellac. I first heard of it many years ago on the Furniture to Go. It is a 5:1 mix of denatured alcohol to shellac. You can also use it between coats of stain to build depth. They wrote a book that contains great information that sells used for around $5. There is also a finnish one by the one they did the most with wood for about the same price. I have both.

[@wlbridwelIII]

Excellent content. Thank you Katie!

[@carpenterkatieco]

Thank you so much!

[@sandman2651]

Hi Katie great vid and very well explained 😁

[@carpenterkatieco]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@bradb8292]

I have never seen the paper bag trick. Great idea!

[@carpenterkatieco]

That's my favorite trick I picked up along the way. It works so well!

I don’t quite understand what the paper bag does. Does it remove excess stain? Or is it to change the texture of the wood?

[@carpenterkatieco]

It's kind of like using sandpaper without the abrasiveness. Since I use paper towels to stain with, the paper bag helps remove any small pieces of lint before I seal it. After sealing, rubbing with a softened paper bag helps remove any leftover subtle texture without damaging the finish.