Anilines, synthetic coal-tar derivatives, are relatively inexpensive and easy to use. One "color" provides many hues of that particular color range.
Alcohol Soluble Dyes, soluble in wood alcohol or methanol, are often used as touch-up and repair dyes; they are "fugitive" (not as light fast), don't raise the grain, and give excellent clarity of grain. These are also known as Spirit Stains. When tinting lacquer, use 75% alcohol and 25% acetone.
A usual rule of thumb is that 1 oz of dry powder dye will yield from 1 pint to up to 4 quarts of liquid dye, depending on the concentration desired. Never store in metal containers.
* Product photo includes sample on pure white paper to show dye purity.
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