i second that. You need to let it sit abit on the piece so all layers get soft enough to scrape off. once all layers are off wipe of any trace of residue with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. Make repairs to the piece if needed, if you use a glue on the pieces, stains won’t stick to it. Glue whats needed glueing after staining..
Agree with Citri Strip. Make sure you apply fairly heavily & coat it with plastic wrap, so the product does all the work. Then you can come back & do minimal scraping.
You can use a stiff-bristled scrub brush to remove varnish from fancy, curved details. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. To remove it, dampen a soft, fine-grade steel-wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood, following the wood grain, then wipe off the softened stain with a rag.
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You will need to strip it off.Use Citristrip a safe non toxic remover
Citristrip!
I use citri-strip on all mt projects. Just add a layer wait until it bubbles then remove it with a scraper. Works great.
i second that. You need to let it sit abit on the piece so all layers get soft enough to scrape off. once all layers are off wipe of any trace of residue with rubbing alcohol. Let dry. Make repairs to the piece if needed, if you use a glue on the pieces, stains won’t stick to it. Glue whats needed glueing after staining..
Agree with Citri Strip. Make sure you apply fairly heavily & coat it with plastic wrap, so the product does all the work. Then you can come back & do minimal scraping.
You can use a stiff-bristled scrub brush to remove varnish from fancy, curved details. Some of the stain may linger after scraping. To remove it, dampen a soft, fine-grade steel-wool pad with more paint stripper and rub it against the wood, following the wood grain, then wipe off the softened stain with a rag.