I just used the Crayola paints I had. If you have tubes of watercolors it would be easier. I used brown, black, a bit of red and just mixed them up in some vinegar.
I tried my mixture on several different kinds of wood to see how it would look.
Then I dry brushed some black paint over the first coat of stain. The piece on the left below is closest to the color I want. It's still a little light but I'm thinking one more coat and it will be perfect?
I found that a sponge brush works best for applying the stain. I'm hoping that the wood won't warp. I'll let you know how it goes.
So far, so good.
It's kind of like dyeing Easter eggs! :D
