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Concentrated dye solution makes it easy to apply beautiful color to your
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TransTint® Dyes
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Average Rating:
(4.5)
(16 customer reviews)
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1) Submitted by
Steve Godshall, from Telford, PA
on 2/1/2010
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I used Transtint medium brown, in alcohol, applied with a rag. I love the color I was able to get on my girl's mahogany jewelry boxes I stained 3 boxes and barely used anything out of the bottle. I will definitely try Transtint on other wood projects in the future.
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2) Submitted by
Bill Styler, from Priest River, ID
on 12/3/2008
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I use water-born finishes for my guitars and on refinishing for other folks. I can't fault these dyes in any way for my use. The strength of the color is amazing and blending is easy.
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3) Submitted by
Craig Burgess, from Indianapolis, IN
on 11/7/2008
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These dyes work great, but I thought I should mention a couple of quirks I've found in my experiments with water vs denatured alcohol as the dilution/delivery vehicle, at least as it applies to use on baltic birch plywood.
First, the alcohol still raised the grain, not as much as the water, but enough to require a light sanding either way.
Second, the alcohol dries more quickly, but paradoxically, the water is more prone to show brush lap marks (I've been using a foam brush).
Third, the alcohol appears to be more prone to blotching, at least on the birch ply samples I've used so far. I haven't applied any kind of pre-dye sealer or anything.
And finally, and perhaps most importantly, the colors come out different depending on whether you've used alcohol or water. They don't look any different in your jars, but on the wood they do. The alcohol-based solutions are noticeably cooler than the water-based. At the same degree of dilution there is a definite difference.
Given all of this, I think I'm going to stick to water for diluting these dyes, and maybe try one of those little self-contained spray devices for application so I can avoid brush marks.
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4) Submitted by
Joe B., from Butler, PA
on 8/11/2008
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Like another reviewer, I was initially put off by the high price, but after using the stuff, those concerns are gone. The dyes go a long way (bought two different colors), and they give you tons of creative options. In my case, I needed to match up some new interior doorway trim with shellaced doorway trim that was over 50 years old. After endless attempts using stain as a basecoat, and unsatisfactory results, I decided to try dyes. By adding dye to some of Rockler's garnet shellac flakes (mixed up a thin 2 pound cut), I was able to match the old trim. Yeah, these bottles may seem expensive, but as I said... a little goes a long way; even after using a lot during experimenting.
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5) Submitted by
Bob, from Centereach, NY
on 7/25/2008
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It would be nice to see a color chart.
Editor's note: A color chart is shown in this offer when you click on the "More Info" tab in the offer.
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6) Submitted by
Bill, from Tallahassee, FL
on 6/28/2008
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I like dye much better than stains for many applications. Does not obscure the grain and dries almost instantly when used with alcohol. A little goes a long way.
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7) Submitted by
Bob Ochen, from Los Angeles, CA
on 6/27/2008
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Made a Stickley designed king bed from RED quarter-sawn oak rather than white. When I tested first dark vintage maple stain, it came out orange. Jeff Jewitt, Tanstint manufacturer and finishing expert, suggested I add a little green Transtint to make it more yellow. I followed his four step formula for quartered oak and it it came out AMAZINGLY well. You only use 1 ounce of dye per 1 to 2 quarts of water. Amazingly concentrated and really easy to use.
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