Emerald Green Stain Made With Dye For Wood - Bright Emerald Green Dye

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  • Опубликовано: 1 июн 2017
  • Emerald Green Dye For Wood
    Emerald Green Stain Color Formula:
    8 ounces Isopropyl or Rubbing Alcohol
    Blue Dye - 1/4th Tsp or 0.80 grams - 0.85 grams
    Yellow Dye - Heaping 1/8th Tsp or 0.45 grams - 0.50 grams
    2 Green Stain Coats Applied To Curly Maple
    3 Green Stain Coats To Side A of Pine
    2 Green Stain Coats To Side B of Pine
    This Exceptional Green Stain Was Made With Keda Dye 5 Color Wood Dye Kit. This Wood Finishing Product Can Be Found At:
    www.kedadyeinc.com/
    Can Also Be Found On Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B00BAKWTMQ
    Or Wood Dye On eBay:
    rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...
    Thank You So Much For Watching, And The Encouragement To Keep Making Wood Dye Colors For You To Utilize. I really Hope This Emerald Green Dye Formula Helps Out....
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Комментарии • 251

  • @Klipse11
    @Klipse11 5 лет назад +36

    That’s the perfect color of emerald I’ve been looking to produce. Amazing work and excellent video!

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +3

      Thank you so much! Happy I am able to help out :)

  • @brentp6120
    @brentp6120 5 лет назад +24

    You're super talented! Don't be nervous about making videos. You're doing great. 😄

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +2

      Thank you 👍I am finishing up a new additive product right now, and will be back to videos very soon :)

  • @alabdullanada
    @alabdullanada 6 лет назад +4

    “I won’t let you guys suffer through my ramblings” hearing you speak is a joy sir, and you are an exquisite artist. This was a wonder to watch. Thank you very much for your work!

  • @anthonysclafani3963
    @anthonysclafani3963 7 лет назад +4

    Great video! You really know what you're doing with these dyes, I've watched every one of your videos and all of them are fantastic. Thank you for making these videos, your channel is one of my favorites! Keep up the great work :)

  • @carysasaki4116
    @carysasaki4116 7 лет назад +8

    Just got my 5 dye mix in the mail and your channel is a great resource! I'm glad that you posted the dye mixing formulas and steps. I haven't found any written recipes for different colors online so I've had to hunt them down through your past videos.

  • @toddphelps5030
    @toddphelps5030 5 лет назад +1

    The result is beautiful! Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @WilliamMurphy-wp79
    @WilliamMurphy-wp79 6 лет назад +1

    I'm amazed how this dye can transform just a regular piece of pine. Really love your videos, keep it up!

  • @sonialila7880
    @sonialila7880 2 года назад

    This is exactly what I needed! I am restoring an old chair and wanted an emerald green color that will show all the beautiful graining. Thank you!

  • @SaintFredrocks
    @SaintFredrocks Год назад

    I just wanted to thank you for these videos. I always get at least one tidbit to help me in my wood dying journey. You have some great dyes BTW.

  • @Sniper_Cat_71
    @Sniper_Cat_71 3 года назад

    Those are some stunning colors, great job!

  • @FluffyOctopus
    @FluffyOctopus 3 года назад

    This green is gorgeous! Thank you!

  • @Dropaprayer
    @Dropaprayer 5 лет назад +4

    This was perfect! Exactly the color i needed for a new guitar build, thanks!

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +1

      Yay! So Happy I could help out :) Check one more off the list that I owe RUclips for all the help I have received hahaha

  • @Snakebloke
    @Snakebloke Месяц назад +1

    No need to feel nervous mate, absolutely loved the video and the colour is just _magnificent_
    Much love from the UK! 🇬🇧🇬🇧

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  Месяц назад

      That is awesome! Thank you mate! Appreciated more than you know :)

  • @jamiebjorklund288
    @jamiebjorklund288 6 лет назад

    This green is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE color. I have watched a few of your videos. They are very interesting. I love the depth of color that these dyes give the wood. It almost looks like there is metallic paint chips in the wood after you seal them. Gorgeous

  • @mrgreengenes04
    @mrgreengenes04 6 лет назад

    These videos are great. Love the green.

  • @googleuser8532
    @googleuser8532 3 года назад +2

    This is awesome man! Thanks for explaining it clearly and thoroughly! I already ordered the dyes and a scale! I will be doing this to my Ludwig all birch drum set soon! Excited to take this shared knowledge and apply it to my project! Thanks a ton man! Saved me the headache and frustration of finding a beautiful green like this! Perfect! 👌👌👌

    • @dx-gl9vl
      @dx-gl9vl 2 года назад

      Hey how did dying the Ludwig kit turn out? I'm actually watching this video for the same reason.

  • @meganthiesen2603
    @meganthiesen2603 3 года назад

    wow that looks so amazing, so multi dimensional and shiny!! You are doing great, keep it up!

  • @satalajmore
    @satalajmore Год назад

    Dude, your work is awesome. We are enjoying your videos one by one. 🙏

  • @kzalaska4804
    @kzalaska4804 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for posting this. I have never dyed wood before and I have a beautiful quilted maple guitar top that I want to do in this exact color to make a bass for my wife. You cut my anxiety about screwing up a $250 piece of maple immensely.

  • @montygore
    @montygore 4 года назад

    I watched your video 3 times. I have been building guitars for fun and wanted a nice green. Thanks again

  • @devinl9464
    @devinl9464 4 года назад +3

    This looks awesome! I was thinking of using this stain color for a DIY guitar kit

  • @BenGeorgia
    @BenGeorgia 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks for creating and sharing your wonderful work! I enjoyed watching and I learned something too! Ty.

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  2 года назад

      Thank you! I really do plan on getting back to videos when my Son returns back to the Military. Really is a long and interesting story, which I will tell when I come back online. I just chose to be a Father above all, and it looks like it all worked out ;) Thank you so much for your kind input 🙏🏻 😊 ❤

  • @5fingerdeathpunch0
    @5fingerdeathpunch0 6 лет назад

    dude it looks sick! love that color

  • @goofygal27
    @goofygal27 6 лет назад +2

    That looks amazing!

  • @drewpickard554
    @drewpickard554 7 лет назад +1

    You've done great with your videos, Keep it up! I just got my 5 color kit in the mail today and the reason I went with Keda dyes was because of the gorgeous examples in your video

    • @drewpickard554
      @drewpickard554 7 лет назад

      Another question actually, how long can you store a dye for? Any advice on containers?

    • @bobburchett8517
      @bobburchett8517 6 лет назад

      Great question Drew Pickard, I have been wondering the same. I heard somewhere, that once the Dye is mixed, over a short period of time, the colors loose their brilliance. You need the Master, or as I call him, the Keda Dye Guy" for the straight scoop on that. I would like to know!!!

  • @arcticgummibear4500
    @arcticgummibear4500 6 лет назад +3

    I can't wait to see how my wheel barrow handles turn out..I'm going with the green as well!!

  • @mh2289
    @mh2289 2 месяца назад

    Beautiful color!

  • @a.o.647
    @a.o.647 7 лет назад +3

    Very nice video thank you sir! Super long but worth watching that's for sure. I've never used this product but it looks pretty cheap on eBay and well worth buying to see how I can make some really cool dyed wood projects.

  • @mam29mm
    @mam29mm 3 года назад

    I LOVE this color.

  • @Heartwing37
    @Heartwing37 4 года назад

    That. Is. Gorgeous!

  • @isaiahkolb3801
    @isaiahkolb3801 7 лет назад +2

    This is awesome! I'm using this dye for a guitar and I needed some help getting the correct green. This green haha. Great work

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  7 лет назад +1

      That is great too hear! I know this green dye video will help 3 people for sure then, and that makes it all the more enjoyable! Glad to help out!

  • @Archangel77799
    @Archangel77799 2 года назад

    Dude you're awesome! Thank you for sharing-- this helps so much with my projects!!

  • @LaurenLoncar
    @LaurenLoncar 3 года назад

    this is so inspiring and informative, thank you for sharing!!

  • @KedaWoodDye
    @KedaWoodDye  7 лет назад

    The wood dyes were from the Keda Dye 5 Color kit that can be found at www.kedadyeinc.com on Amazon, eBay, or Etsy. The wood was a simple Yellow Pine and a Curly Maple. The wood dyes were mixed into the water based Spar Urethane clear coat sealer. Hope it helps out.

  • @aomanchutube
    @aomanchutube 7 лет назад +1

    wow, looks fantastic!

  • @edlamp6402
    @edlamp6402 3 года назад

    This is so helpful. Thank you for your experience
    .

  • @DerekMatthewCoverSongs
    @DerekMatthewCoverSongs 6 лет назад +3

    You rock ! Thanks for the vid this was so helpful / cool to watch !

  • @357Dejavu
    @357Dejavu 4 года назад +1

    Your videos are awesome! I love them! By the way this green is amazing

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  4 года назад +1

      Thank you 👍🏻 I know I really need to get back to doing these asap. In processing of moving and is a huge project. Hoping in a week the majors will be done with and get back to a standard grind lol Thank you again, and thank you for watching!

  • @montygore
    @montygore 4 года назад

    Hey man. I am new at this and I think you did a very helpful video. Thank you

  • @dionicyridwenn998
    @dionicyridwenn998 2 года назад

    Is ok I'm anxious too thanks you for sharing this feeling with me during this video

  • @zaganfallenengel
    @zaganfallenengel 4 года назад

    Sir your videos are great thanks for sharing such great info and in perfect detail...

  • @silvermonk13
    @silvermonk13 4 года назад

    gorgeous color

  • @l.acemorris3505
    @l.acemorris3505 3 года назад

    I love this this is awesome great job I'm trying to make a gaming setup in my room and making wooden shelves etc... This is super amazing 😍

  • @edgar-j6h
    @edgar-j6h Год назад +1

    Beautiful color. Great video. You do not ramble on. Just subscribed. Thanks

  • @jessicakaye4241
    @jessicakaye4241 5 лет назад

    This is awesome!

  • @moreshi6017
    @moreshi6017 2 года назад

    Gorgeous

  • @alangeorgebarstow
    @alangeorgebarstow 6 лет назад

    That shade of green is my favourite colour in the universe. I actually call it a bright apple green. It goes sensationally alongside a gloss black.

  • @JohnBrown-nk4on
    @JohnBrown-nk4on 6 лет назад +1

    That looks great! Thanks for the video, very helpful. I was wondering how to get very strong bold colors for a project I will be making. Perfect video!

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  6 лет назад

      John Brown Man, I really appreciate that! Thank you! 👍

  • @NF-bv2ev
    @NF-bv2ev Год назад

    That’s beautiful

  • @detroitsn95s
    @detroitsn95s 4 года назад

    great vid thanks cant wait to get my guitar done in this color gonna be so sweet!!!

  • @76seahawk
    @76seahawk 4 года назад

    Great lesson !!

  • @oldfart83
    @oldfart83 5 лет назад +6

    Great video. Doing a plant inlay on a coffee table and was looking for a way to make the pieces for the leaves green

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +1

      Happy I could help out! Thank you for watching. I really am very grateful. I am sure you will do an amazing job on the inlay work. Good luck on the inlay work, and all your projects 👍

  • @backmasking33
    @backmasking33 6 лет назад

    but this is cool as hell man i love the color

  • @detroitsn95s
    @detroitsn95s 4 года назад

    looks amazing

  • @chris-xq4eo
    @chris-xq4eo 3 года назад

    great video! awesome looking results. Has a watermelon rind vibe to it!

  • @BryanlHarris
    @BryanlHarris 6 лет назад

    Wow this is super cool. I’m totally building a guitar pedal board and using i our videos for sure!

  • @JScott-ut8ko
    @JScott-ut8ko Год назад +1

    Fantastic video my friend! Working on a guitar with a flame maple top and this is the exact color I was going for! Earned a sub from me! Cheers! 🍻

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  9 месяцев назад

      Thank you! Cheers back 🍻

  • @conkgord
    @conkgord 2 года назад

    lovin the vids man.
    gordon from ireland

  • @TreDogOfficial
    @TreDogOfficial 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks for all your content! I ordered 15 grams of red and blue, respectively.
    I'm taking a risk by using this product on an outdoor greenhouse, but I will be applying a low VOC wood sealer as well as wrapping the wood in greenhouse film.
    I'll update you as to the longevity of the dye under said conditions.
    Even if it fades after a season, I don't really mind. It costs me half as much as professional wood stain and it is even more vibrant.
    I am going to upgrade the greenhouse after four years so I can always be apply the dye after that.

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +1

      Just be sure the wood is fully sealed all the way around, and you may be surprised how well it can hold up 😉 May lose a little intensity in the first two years, but that has been my experience on the outdoors part. The rain has actually been more brutal than the Sun has been, but that is because of me not sealing 100% on some projects. Otherwise, mine has held up much better than I expected once I sealed the wood better. Example: 1 - picnic table I redid I didn't get enough sealer between the boards. Meaning I didn't pull the boards off, then seal the sides of them when I redid the top.
      #2 I didn't seal a base that I planned on having buried in the ground (very ignorant I know). I used a viscquine plastic thinking that would be a barrier for the top soil rains. Nope lol when she rains is funny how deep that water can soak into the soil. Literally ran up the wood from the bottom side up into the wood coloring itself. Redid this, and sealed all the way down, and has held up for about 18 months now. A big old Maple shades it after about 1PM ish but otherwise, I am even surprised there is still any color left given the first couple debacles I had hahaha.

    • @TreDogOfficial
      @TreDogOfficial 5 лет назад +1

      Keda Wood Dye haha that's awesome to hear! Well I'm really glad to hear there might be a way to get some real longevity out of this product. I'll be sealing every individual strut and I'll be very meticulous now.
      You know, I had pretty much given up on ever finding a high pigment product on the market. So it was a real shock when I found the colors I had dreamt of for such a reasonable price.
      I'm really excited about the potential now. Thanks so much and have an awesome day! :D

  • @scottbenson6390
    @scottbenson6390 Год назад +1

    Love the color Never heard of that kid before would like to know more I guess this weekend I would have to start going to the different stores and asking

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  Год назад

      Only available online at this point. No stores have picked the kit up yet 🤷‍♂️ Available at Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or the kedadyeinc.com/ordering-information/ website if that helps out. Thank you for watching 👍 😊

  • @timjarrett1693
    @timjarrett1693 6 месяцев назад +1

    Beautiful color… now I have to try it 😅

  • @badatmath8995
    @badatmath8995 5 лет назад

    This color is absolutely amazing and just what I was looking for in wood stain. But I was wondering, how different would this possibly look using a wipe on polyurethane? I'm looking to do a speaker enclosure with it and wanted to do a good few coats of polyurethane to really protect it from the elements and I heard you mention the spray urethane could affect color.

  • @kylemessicktiedyecollector5690
    @kylemessicktiedyecollector5690 3 года назад

    I like your Emerald Green Because I want that for the Tie Dye Sunburst.

  • @sweettooth5737
    @sweettooth5737 7 лет назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful! ( and I'm not usually keen on the color green.lol)

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  7 лет назад +2

      Thank you! Green dye does have it's place I know, but emerald green can look exceptional on guitars and accent pieces ;)

  • @mbrown5494
    @mbrown5494 7 лет назад +2

    Hi, Thanks for these videos, very informative! I have 2 questions about this color. 1) Why isopropyl alcohol instead of the lacquer thinner you typically use? 2) I have the Keda liquid dye set, Is there an equivalent recipe to get this great color? Thanks!

  • @calebproductions5970
    @calebproductions5970 5 лет назад

    Omg awesome!!!!

  • @Tracks777
    @Tracks777 7 лет назад +2

    Nice video! Keep it up!

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  7 лет назад

      Thank You! I will try, and try to get some more out in a more efficient manner now that Summer time is coming around.... Thank you again!

  • @soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342
    @soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342 3 года назад

    Shiniest green wood on earth!

  • @ericcisneros4113
    @ericcisneros4113 5 лет назад

    You get down bro. I just had one question. epoxy and the coat you use do they have different effect on the gloss

  • @Itmovesme1
    @Itmovesme1 Год назад

    your color combo's are great, i wish those ratio's were included with the package, can you pass on some tips to us on how to create different colors...

  • @JohnBrown-nk4on
    @JohnBrown-nk4on 6 лет назад

    Do you have a video that shows the process for getting a really nice and smooth color transition? I would love to know how to do the exact colors and fade of the blue to cyan color that is on the les Paul guitar on the packaging! Please let me know if you could provide some info on how to achieve these colors and fade. I will be using some select pine for my project I’m working on....
    Also, I wonder if you ever use the wood pretreatment that is used to help keep the amount the wood accepts the stain more even?

  • @Idle_Cerberus
    @Idle_Cerberus 4 года назад

    Thank you my guitar will look beautiful thnx to you

  • @fontunetheteller410
    @fontunetheteller410 6 лет назад +3

    That'd be perfect for a tobacco pipe. Thanks

  • @kellihardman7069
    @kellihardman7069 3 года назад +1

    This is my first time seeing this product and technique; I was looking for a way to paint a stained piano emerald. What are your tips for that project? Would I need to strip and sand to bare wood, or is it pigmented enough to handle the existing stain?

  • @timshettlesworth5147
    @timshettlesworth5147 5 лет назад

    I want to do this for a kitchen knife handle. Have you ever tried stabilizing the wood after this dye? probably wont have as deep of a color as the lacquer but I don't think the lacquer would be a good enough finish for a knife.

  • @RadRanger_
    @RadRanger_ 4 года назад

    Love the color!! Will this work on birch cabinet grade plywood?

  • @TheWoodWerker
    @TheWoodWerker 6 лет назад

    Hey Man Great Video! I have been using Keda Dyes for over a year now and am REALLY happy! Are you the owner of Keda Dye or a Rep? Keda Dye should be getting more exposure because of the quality! Thanks again for your videos! Have A Super Week!.....Gus

  • @TheJollyMisanthrope
    @TheJollyMisanthrope 5 лет назад

    If you want to have two dyes on the same board, let's say you have a square within a square, and they are each supposed to be a completely different color, will using something like masking tape keep one from bleeding into another? Like you put down the masking tape to create the first square then stain that. Do you think it will seep under the tape?

  • @ctlfelix2974
    @ctlfelix2974 2 года назад

    Wish you would come back

  • @twonline1579
    @twonline1579 3 года назад +1

    Every time I try making any sort of green color the dye starts to separate into the base yellow and blue on the wood fibers itself. Using pure Isopropyl Alcohol works better than water, but the separation still happens. This has happened to me on Pine, treated Baltic Birch, and untreated Baltic Birch. Any thoughts on how to get the blue and yellow to stay green together?

  • @mrmisterman999
    @mrmisterman999 5 лет назад

    would love to have a guitar that looks like this

  • @markwomack4318
    @markwomack4318 Месяц назад +1

    Love this. Rebuilding a hand me down shotgun and making it nice for my future kids and may use this.

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  Месяц назад

      That is so amazing to hear! The hand me downs are the most appreciated, at least for me it is. 😉 I am so honored to even be a small part of that tradition... more than you may ever know! 👍Thank you!

  • @andreacoykendall1078
    @andreacoykendall1078 6 лет назад +1

    What brands sealer did you use to get that shine at the end?

  • @purpleheartscott8553
    @purpleheartscott8553 7 лет назад

    Would any percentage isopropyl work? I believe I have 50% on hand. What does isopropyl do different than hot water? Thanks for demos. I've bought both liquid and powders recently.

  • @LukasOD5
    @LukasOD5 4 года назад

    Amazing job, I'm actually planning on dying a mahogany body guitar that colour, but when I add an emerald green dye to a test peace of mohogany, it turns a yellow rather than green. Any idea what I should do to counteract this? Your content is excellent, keep it up 👍

  • @meadish
    @meadish 3 года назад

    Would it be possible to achieve something similar to a surf green colour using these dyes?
    I realize surf green contains an element of white, and the dyes do not. But could it somehow be hacked by some sort of surface prep of the wood beforehand, or adding something on top?

  • @commonconservative7551
    @commonconservative7551 6 лет назад

    this would be awesome with a gun camouflage. ,i would be tempted to use microcrystalline wax for restoring furniture instead of the minwax

  • @MAIDEN-mn3to
    @MAIDEN-mn3to 3 года назад

    I would love my drum set Painted this way

  • @davidgreer5395
    @davidgreer5395 Год назад +1

    I'm working on a personal project for my place, and I'm using the Shou Sugi Ban technique before I add color. I've watched countless videos for different coloring methods...so far you give more tips and helpful info. Which helps in considering how I want my piece to come out. I bought some Ultra Marine by Miniwax last week, beautiful color. However I loved how your green came out so I might have to wait for my Keda Dye packs to come in, or use them on a second piece. lol Can you make something with Red or Crimson? That would be awesome because my next piece is going to be a redish color. Thanks for such informative videos and keep up the great work!

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  9 месяцев назад

      I will work on that and try to have it done very soon. Thank you for the idea 👍

  • @rodneydavis21
    @rodneydavis21 6 лет назад

    Can you give an estimated ratio for this particular color using the "Liquid" dye?

  • @DAMSKI357
    @DAMSKI357 3 года назад

    Do you know what the formula would be to make this colour green, with the liquid keda dyes? I have the 5 bottle set but wouldn’t know where to start when it comes to the mixing

  • @matt.ny84
    @matt.ny84 6 лет назад +1

    Just came across your channel and I love what you are doing. I was wondering if you could do something like a vibrant hot pink?

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  6 лет назад +1

      Matt No problem.... Coming right up 😀 Give me a couple days, and I will see what I can put together 👍

  • @markdesouza6044
    @markdesouza6044 5 лет назад +2

    This is great instruction. What Seether did you use? I couldn't quite see it.

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +1

      I believe that was a standard lacquer. In fact, looking at the can I am most certain this was specifically Rust-Oleum Crystal clear acrylic lacquer if wanting the actual sealer... thank you for watching and hope that helps out 👍

  • @beauedwards5572
    @beauedwards5572 5 лет назад +2

    This is a killer color!!! Thanks so much for this! I’m building a custom guitar that I want to do in this color! One thing I didn’t catch is how many coats of lacquer you apply to get your glass smooth appearance. Can you please advise?

    • @KedaWoodDye
      @KedaWoodDye  5 лет назад +3

      That is a little more complicated to explain, because it really can vary based on the sealer itself. However, on this video was one flash coat (very light coat) let dry, then applied a descent coat, light sanding with 400 grit (unless you have defects which could be a different process, depending on the sealer and defect for how I would approach that) then followed by the top coat. So really this is just 2.5 coats, but if doing a guitar, you may want to consider around 5-7, with wet sand and polishing on top coat. Thank you for watching and generous words. Really appreciate it 👍

  • @volvoax1356
    @volvoax1356 2 года назад

    Please tell me what type of finish lacquer you used thanks

  • @fordguyfordguy
    @fordguyfordguy 2 года назад

    Can you offer some advice? I just purchased the powder Keda dye pack, and I am confused about when you want to use water, v alcohol v. laquer thinner as a base?

  • @veronicahmbithe9620
    @veronicahmbithe9620 6 лет назад

    where should I get this green dye,am in Kenya please help

  • @jimstewart5008
    @jimstewart5008 5 лет назад

    I am considering this colour for a walnut stock I have searched the web for any information on dying walnut any advice would be truly appreciate.

  • @nicholasleitenberger3707
    @nicholasleitenberger3707 4 месяца назад

    Good job man staining a bow soon any advice for first time?

  • @hilalhilo5650
    @hilalhilo5650 7 лет назад

    hello
    It is possible to know the materials used