dying maple

[Kumdo]

I've just put on some quilted maple (kiln dried- not stabilized) handles onto a big Persian knife of mine. I used mosiac pins an epoxied the slabs on. I'm now wondering if I should do something "fancier" with the finish. I was going to just use Tung or Watco oil, but I just saw some neat examples of dyed quilted maple on the net. Anyone have any suggestions on how to do this (ie., what kind of dye, etc.)?

Thanks...

 

[Sylvester]

Hey Kumdo

Get some aquafortis or
mountain state stock stain in
antique brown or mahogany.
It`ll run about $3.00 a
bottle ? at Mountain State Muzzleloading
Supplies

 

[Mike Hull]

Or you could go with a darker watco and reapply till you get the shade desired.It is easy,and a lot of maker do it that way.

 

[Kumdo]

Thanks guys. I ended up just going with a Watco Fruitwood oil- it's currently soaking up the 3rd coat. Looking good!