How do re-stain my oak curio with a darker stain?
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You can stain over stain using gel stain with minimal prep. You can go darker but not lighter. Minwax has instructions.
https://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/change-stain-color-with-polyshades/
First you must remove any top coat for the stain to take, you can sand, use 000-0000 steel wool to remove, wipe with a paint stripper to be sure its all gone. Then use a wood conditioner to get a smooth even finish.