It s a water based solution that raises the grain.
Charles neil blotch control instructions.
Throwback charles neil on blotch control part 1 copyright 2013 charles neil explains why some woods blotch and how to prevent blotching when applying color to your woodworking projects.
I have produced several cherry pieces of furniture that are all blotch free because they first received two coats of charles.
Charles neil s pre color conditioner blotch control an excellent product for controlling the blotching of dyes and stains on blotch prone woods such as pine cherry birch poplar and aspen to name a few.
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The basic rule to control dyes is simple saturation meaning wet it quick wipe it off and your done trying to gently wipe light coats of dye never works you just can t control it well enough over any thing raw wood or anything its absorbtion and drying rate is just too fast again on wet wipe off your done.
The refinished table has been returned to my friends home along with very happy friends.
I ll be using two applications of the product before i start with the wiping varnish no stain.
I would like to know if bob flexner has ever tried charles neil s blotch control.
I came across charles neil s pre color conditioner it works.
I have since used this blotch control formula on other cherry furniture and have recommended it to other woodworkers.
The directions call for a light sanding with 320 grit sandpaper after the first application.
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Charles rides again not only is he a great builder of furniture plus the master of finishing but now a great inventor of a product that makes our projects look like high priced woods when there not.
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I m using charles neal s blotch control on my cherry kitchen doors to prevent blotching.
The top is without blotch control and the bottom was treated with blotch control.
Two coats of this product applied with ample drying time and a top coat of your choice will produce a blotch free finish on cherry.
It is not a problem on bare wood as you can flood the surface with the dye and wipe it.
It just makes the dye dry too fast and it is hardly possible to keep the wet edge.