I have used water based aniline dye on many projects over the years and have always been satisfied with the results on most woods. While mixing the dye I have never had a formula but rather just start with boiling water and then added the dye(s) until I was satisfied with the color. I am ready to begin finishing a blanket chest that I just completed building and would like have a duplicatable formula that I could mix up for other furniture that I might build later on.
Question: Is there a prescribed starting point when mixing aniline dye? For example, how much dye should be used for one pint of hot water?