Hello,
I have been having trouble finding a dye that matches what I have envisioned for my set of Curly Maple Shaker side tables. So far I have tried 5 different dyes, and a number of different ratios. I've narrowed it down that I want to have a naturally light, almost toasted, color that will darken the stipes a bit more. The closest I have come is the Lee Valley Honeytone Amber Aniline dye, but it is still a little dark. I tried the Transfast Light Vintage Maple and it looks fluorecent yellow. I have also tried 1/2 potency of different dyes, but I think they just look washed out. I might try mixing a Russet Amber with the light vintage maple.
I think I have decided to top coat with Tried and True Varn Oil. I guess I could also try tinting that.
I'm open to any suggestions.