Not sure if this is right branch of the forum...but here goes(please re-direct me if I've got it wrong)
I'm making some toys for my son. One of the books I'm using has these blocks that are sort of like dominoes. But instead of round dots, they have colored shapes on them. The colored shapes are thin veneers that are dyed then glued to the main block.
The author doesn't give a recommendation for the veneer, except for dimensions. I'm planning on using Rockler Trans-tint dye, as I've got a bunch of it around my shop. What I would like is a veneer that will take the color really well. I want these colors to be really vibrant, and fairly even. I know certain woods don't take stains or dyes very well, and some take it better. I'm just not sure which one to use. I've got a supply house nearby where I can get a pretty good variety of veneers.
What type of wood takes stain real well?
FYI the base blocks that the veneer is being glues to are going to be made from clear yellow pine scrap I had in my shop.
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