{"title":"Dyes","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"brou-de-noix-en-flocons","title":"Walnut Stain Crystals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut Stain Crystals \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalnut stain\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional \u003cstrong\u003enatural wood dye\u003c\/strong\u003e obtained from the husks of walnuts. Used for centuries in woodworking, it enhances the wood grain and gives it a warm, aged look. 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