Homemade wood stain recipes

We are a household of makers. That is to say, we do a lot of DIY and crafts around here. And while I have a general love of all things making and crafting, my husband's passion is for woodworking - the result of this partnership being that we have a whole lot of handmade and

There are so many gorgeous projects on Pinterest that use old weathered wood, but not everyone is lucky enough to have a massive pile…

Having trouble finding the color of stain you need for your project? Why not make your own? In 7 quick and easy steps you can be well on your way.

I’m not sure if you’ve heard of Unicorn SPiT? It’s a water-based, nontoxic, vibrant colored gel stain and glaze that smells yummy and OMW this…

Transform your old wooden furniture into stunning pieces with this simple and affordable homemade refinishing method. Get started today!

DIY Nontoxic Wood Stain: This is going to be fun. Get ready. Have some boring wood lying around your place? Sure its grain is beautiful, but its color is so blah! In this instructable I'll show you how you can stain wood an array of colors with something you probably alread…

This steel wool and vinegar stain is easy to make, easy to apply, and instantly gives wood a deep, rich color. Make some now with this goof-proof recipe!

I saw an article on Hometalk featuring Unicorn SPiT Gel Stain and Glaze in One by Shimmershell's Eclectic Inc. and immediately knew I HAD to try this vibrantly…

For this project we will show you how to create a homemade coffee stain and apply it to custom wood bookends.

We've stained a LOT of wood in our DIY days, and here on the blog we've featured everything from our favorite any-color colorwash DIY wood stain trick to gel