How do i get this redish

[Crow#21957]

I built this gun but just sold it. My guns just turn out what they are no planinng.
So how do I get this redish orange color?

 

[Flintandsteel]

What reddish color are you referring to? Pics would help.

 

[Crow#21957]

What reddish color are you referring to? Pics would help.

Sorry thought I sent it.

 

[Nav]

My guess is they’re mixing amber with a little red trans-tint dye.

 

[ZUG]

It also could have nothing to do with the stain but the camera and lighting when the picture was taken. Yes - it could be somewhat of a redish/orange color but it might not be as pronounced as what the picture shows. Then again the color maybe true to the picture - it does look good either way.

 

[Flintandsteel]

Each piece of wood takes stain differently.
My best guess would be AF, possibly tinted with other stains after the fact.
Maybe some cherry, or Lancaster maple?
The only way to determine how a stock will look, is to experiment.
What are you using for stain now?

 

[IanH]

I'm betting alcohol dyes. Ibwould expect Ferric nitrate should have popped the curl a little more than it shows if it was used in conjuction with dyes.

Cherry and oven cleaner knocked back with vinegar did the same thing....on this particular piece of wood:

 

[Flintandsteel]

Ian,
The figure has to be there for AF to bring it out. Very plain piece of maple.

 

[IanH]

Ian,
The figure has to be there for AF to bring it out. Very plain piece of maple.

True, but there is a patch of curl near the nose of the comb that I would think ferric nitrate would have contrasted more had it been used, but there are different concentrations and different methods of application too so who knows.

 

[reddogge]

Dixie used to sell a stain for antique rifles that was pretty reddish. I still have some. I don't know if it's quite that red though.

 

[John Strong]

I typically use Kibler's Iron Nitrate or Whakon Bay Aqua Fortis and sometimes add a coat of Laurel Mountain Forge Lancaster Maple on top to get the reddish hue.

 

[ronaldrothb49]

I use Aqua Fortis The one I am currently finishing has a nice reddish brown color. I put some metal filings in the aqua fortis and let it sit for around 6 months to dissolve the filings, came out with more of a red color when I stained the stock.

 

[waksupi]

I'd asked Monte Mandarino how he got his nice colors, and he told me he uses a mix of brown, yellow, and red leather dye.

 

[user 34300]

https://laurelmountainforge.com/stain_colors v4.htm
Each piece of wood if different. There is not a pat answer. After the ferric nitrate I may use tannic acid then more ferric nitrate. I may use any of the stains listed. To get any specific exact color is not possible if the wood is fighting you. With the LMF stains you can get in the ball park. Some advocate for using the AF and them stopping with whatever you get. Each piece of wood in unique and can be beautiful if stained simply rather than trying to force it to be something else.

 

[Pete G]

Looks like LMF Nut Brown

 

[Master Blaster]

Mixture of Buckskin (yellow) and British Tan (red) leather dyes will do the job.