- 1). Sand pieces of wood lightly so they will more readily accept stain.
- 2). Find containers large enough to place pieces of wood in for soaking. Choose non-staining glass containers if possible, or use disposable plastic containers.
- 3). Dilute food color in boiling water, and add a few drops of vinegar to act as a mordant to "fix" the stain so it does not come off. Pour liquid into containers and add wood. (If wood is too large for containers, paint the food color stain directly on the wood with a soft paint brush, or rub on with cloth---use disposable rubber gloves or you may stain more than the wood.)
- 4). Let it set until color develops---a few minutes to overnight depending upon how deep a color you want. Repeat applications with a brush or cloth on large pieces--allowing it to soak in each time before adding more until you reach the desired color.
- 5). Dry pieces before using.
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