Any feedback on the UBeaut Water Dyes

[Wood Borer]

I don't often use dyes - I prefer to use timber with the desired colour!

When restoring some pieces though, I need to do some colour matching occasionally. Whilst checking out the UBeaut products I noticed the set of water dyes. The price seems very reasonable so I will probably purchase a set at the Melbourne Woodwork Show in October.

Has anyone had experience and has any tips on these dyes?

http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm

[Iain]

I have a full set (can you buy them any other way?) but have not had the opportunity to use them yet.
I am currently restoring an old European Oak table and the people want it stained (dyed) dark brown, I was going to use the dye for this but believe that as there may be some residual varnish in the timber when I finish stripping it could be a patchy finish, so I shall have to use something else in this instance.
I shall however, follow this post with interest.

[ozwinner]

I havent use U's dyes, but I have had a play with food colouring ( all water based ) with good results.


Al :p :o

[MajorPanic]

I havent use U's dyes, but I have had a play with food colouring ( all water based ) with good results.


Al :p :o
& how did it taste Al???? :p

[ozwinner]

& how did it taste Al???? :p
Blue.

Al :o

[PAH1]

My father has used them for some things, they work really well, although he has not tried to mix the colours to an exact shade. Mixing primary colours to a shade requires a lot of skill, my father is a trained old school spray painter and so may be able to do it if he wishes, but do not underestimate how hard it will be to judge the right shade.

By the way Al I know about the blue experience I had the misfortune years ago of tasting a purple alcoholic drink known as "Parfait Amour"- very regrettable from the first drink and was never tried again.

[adrian]

Are these dyes appropriate to use on green wood such as that used for woodturning. Some timber just looks dead boring when it's turned. I've used a couple of oil based stains to try to improve the look but more often than not it's like trying to stain MDF.

[barryr]

Are these dyes appropriate to use on green wood such as that used for woodturning. Some timber just looks dead boring when it's turned. I've used a couple of oil based stains to try to improve the look but more often than not it's like trying to stain MDF.
I'm guessing but I don't think any dyes will work on green wood , certainly not very well anyway.

by the way , if anyone knows what two colors make purple when mixed ? is it blue/yellow ?

[RufflyRustic]

I thought purple could be achieved by mixing by red and blue?

cheers
RufflyRustic

[RETIRED]

I thought purple could be achieved by mixing by red and blue?

cheers
RufflyRustic
Yep :)

[Kev Y.]

I have used the dyes on some dry timber AFTER turning, and was very happy with the result.

It is very concentrated and a little goes a long way.

I have not had a reason to have to match a colour so can not comment..

(are they available in the western suburbs ? :p )

[Sturdee]

(are they available in the western suburbs ? :p )

Careful Joegee might get upset again. :p

Peter.

[Wood Borer]

I might get some from the UBeaut stand at the October show. I have no immediate need for the dyes but they are always handy to have in the shed.

I use oil and spirit types occasionally but the water based ones looked appealing.

[ubeaut]

The dyes work extremely well on green timber especially the yellow, red and green black. They are the only way you can sucessfully colour turned wood and still use any of the shellawax products without pulling the dye out into the finish. They are also great for use under all other finishes with the exception of water based products.

They are designed for use under our shellawax products on the lathe and not for staining large furniture items.

Cheers - Neil :)

[Iain]

There goes the table project.
And you haven't answered Brudda's question yet :D

[adrian]

The dyes work extremely well on green timber especially the yellow, red and green black. They are the only way you can sucessfully colour turned wood and still use any of the shellawax products without pulling the dye out into the finish. They are also great for use under all other finishes with the exception of water based products.

They are designed for use under our shellawax products on the lathe and not for staining large furniture items.

Cheers - Neil :)
Thanks Neil.

[barryr]

I thought purple could be achieved by mixing by red and blue?

cheers
RufflyRustic
Thanks Ruffly . I might just add that being a bit of a tightwad I buy the 95c a bottle food dye from Bi-lo , probably not as good as the UBeaut stuff but damn cheap when you only need a little bit !