Wood Pendant Necklace

Step 5 Stain

Since I will be wearing the wood necklace near my skin, I didn't want to use a polyurethane stain.  So I choose a natural, non toxic way of staining the wood, coffee.

• Brew some coffee stronger than you would drink, I made it about 4X stronger. Filter and let cool before you use.

• Apply the coffee stain with a small brush, this may take several coats ( I did 5 coats), dry between coats.

• Since it is a water based stain, it will make the wood a bit rough (it raises the grain) so lightly sand to make it smooth again.

Comments

[theHERO]

 Would it be okay on skin if I were to use just a run of the mill wood stainer?
Great idea by the way!

[ChrysN]

Jimofoz  mentioned below (www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Pendant-Necklace/#CW6BVVQG2HDXV83) that most modern finishes are non-toxic once they are dry. 

[theHERO]

 Thank you!
Wow, that shows how lazy I am :/

[Goodhart]

Oh, I don't know about lazy....maybe your just enervated ?