No doubt woodworkers were inspired centuries ago to try coloring their wood with natural dyes after observing the range of hues they imparted on fabrics. We tend to think of natural dyes as coming ...

Wood does not have one solid, uniform color -- it is composed of a wide range. Maple ranges from white to grayish yellow, while cherry blends brown and reddish tones. So when I color wood, I strive to ...