Dye for water-base

[Dave Bagwill]

Does this look like it would work as a dye for water-based finishes?
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R ... reId=10051

[TonyinNYC]

I read the MSDS and did not see anything about it being water or alcohol based. If it is water based, it will mix with water, and thus, could work. But it might be harmful to the wood. You should test it first to be sure. Based on the freezing and boiling points of the product, I think it is probably water based but has alcohol in it, which is why it has a boiling point of 160F to 200F. But thats just an educated guess based on my fuzzy memory of college chemistry.

[Dave Bagwill]

That's about the conclusion I came to as well. I'll be going online for some trans-tint; southern Oregon has got nada in the way of woodworking supplies. Unless you count chain saws..

[TonyinNYC]

Good call!

[ken cierp]

The Woodcraft store has a good selection of dyes -- if you are actually going to dye the wood I'd recommend something using alcohol as the solvent. Dealing with the raised grain from a water borne product in my opinion is huge PITA.