How to make homemade stain?
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Here are 10 basic homemade stains:
https://www.thebasicwoodworking.com/10-diy-wood-stains-that-are-homemade-easily/
We love this one and have used it many times! https://www.frugalfamilytimes.com/2018/01/how-to-make-easy-reclaimed-wood-grey-brown-stain-finish/
Here are several ways to make stain:
https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/make-wood-stain/
Here you are: https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/make-wood-stain/
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Hello, Vinegar -wood finish for headboard might be the link you are looking for.
How to Get a Restoration Hardware Finish DIY | Hometalk
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/furniture/how-to-get-a-restoration-hardware-finish-43695313?expand_all_questions=1
How to Get a Restoration Hardware Finish
I've seen several ways using steel wool and surely there are others. Try the search bar at the top left to see how other Hometalkers made some or give Google a whirl, no doubt you'll find many recipes.
Hubby makes a homemade stain every time he goes outside. Whoops wrong kind of stain.
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/homemade-vintage-wood-stain-18688684
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/homemade-eco-wood-stain-24323175
Homemade Vintage Wood Stain
Homemade Eco Wood Stain
Here's a post that might help https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/make-wood-stain/
Hi Mary, hope this helps you out,
https://housefulofhandmade.com/homemade-natural-wood-stain/
This may not answer your question directly, but I've used steel wool soaked in vinegar until it dissolves. Additionally, I've also used coffee to age/distress wood.
thanks everyone for all your ideas-they were very helpful
https://www.diynatural.com/homemade-wood-stain/ hope this helps
Hi! One method I've tried involves putting steel in vinegar so that it oxidizes. It did create a brownish tint, but, not enough for my project. I ended up using a purchased stain. Good luck!