tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post346059574809998751..comments2023-09-27T08:26:12.835-06:00Comments on Basketmaster's Weavings: Staining a Basket with Liquid MinwaxNancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-78619488995751465982013-07-15T10:38:29.655-06:002013-07-15T10:38:29.655-06:00I'm new to basket weaving, and although I'...I'm new to basket weaving, and although I've stained a number of baskets, I have some questions as I'm seeking to perfect what I think looks the best. I love Minwax but was taught to mix in 1/2 part mineral spirits. What is the reason for this? I prefer the look of straight, undiluted Minwax but would like to know the reason behind the mineral spirits mix in because in some cases it may be a good idea. <br /><br />I'm loving this new craft!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861749969535601213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-24887150054549164852013-07-15T10:32:25.763-06:002013-07-15T10:32:25.763-06:00I am fairly new to basket weaving and have been ex...I am fairly new to basket weaving and have been experimenting with stains. I was taught to mix in mineral spirits to my Minwax stain but don't know the reason behind it. A few times I've used Minwax straight up and like the result better. The color is richer and the seal of the wood and reed seems better. What is the reason for mixing in mineral spirits? i would like to know because in certain cases it would be helpful. <br /><br />I'm loving this new craft!<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06861749969535601213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-55814284433444881332009-03-18T19:50:00.000-06:002009-03-18T19:50:00.000-06:00I may have missed it, but what stain colors work b...I may have missed it, but what stain colors work best? I'm thinking about starting with a "light pine", but would love your thoughts on other options. <BR/><BR/>Good post, by the way! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-1104415383565082622009-03-18T17:52:00.000-06:002009-03-18T17:52:00.000-06:00Nancy, I use the custom color for burgundy at rit...Nancy, I use the custom color for burgundy at rit's website. I should warn you, I dye reed like I cook - if I don't like the color I start tweaking with the amounts of colors I add. The brown really tones down the reds to a country color. Another thing I do is add a little black to my navy to deepen the color.<BR/><BR/>As far as stain goes, I use both boiled black walnut stain and a mixture of Minwax. I use 1 part Minwax, 1 part ordorless mineral spirits and 1/2 part linseed oil. Mix these 3 together and then brush on. One difference I do is the bristle brush rather than the foam brush - I get in a hurry and don't do it light enough not to leave "chunks" of the foam behind on the basket! (Kind of like I brush my teeth too hard!) Good luck with the custom colors ~AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12546132613947684807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-63101124371967371682009-03-18T15:57:00.000-06:002009-03-18T15:57:00.000-06:00No after picture? I just stained some shelves with...No after picture? I just stained some shelves with minwax and it's a bit sticky. Any suggestions?Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18302153713516643188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-68711808402246898872009-03-18T11:54:00.000-06:002009-03-18T11:54:00.000-06:00So glad to hear you are learning to crochet!! I ho...So glad to hear you are learning to crochet!! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I like to knit but I get bored with that occasionally. Looking forward to seeing your dishcloths. Thanks for visiting my blog.Vicki H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12106567995949078971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-77970088451013306642009-03-18T09:35:00.000-06:002009-03-18T09:35:00.000-06:00Excellent tutorial! Thank you for taking the time ...Excellent tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to do this for us. <BR/>It's much appreciated. I use walnut hulls to dye my baskets, but I know that's not practical for everyone; this is much easier. <BR/>Thanks again. :)magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8853599539963282225.post-8196436108479188032009-03-18T09:23:00.000-06:002009-03-18T09:23:00.000-06:00Thanks for the speedy tutorial, Nancy! My next mi...Thanks for the speedy tutorial, Nancy! My next mission will be to stain one of my ribbon baskets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com