Walnut Stain Crystals

Walnut Stain Crystals

Walnut stain is a traditional natural wood dye obtained from the husks of walnuts. Used for centuries in woodworking, it enhances the wood grain and gives it a warm, aged look. Sold today in the form of water-soluble crystals, it is easy to prepare and apply.

Explanation:

• Origin: traditionally, the green walnut husks (pericarp) were boiled or soaked to obtain a tannin-rich coloring liquid.
• Current form: now sold as crystals or powder soluble in water, known as walnut stain crystals.
• Properties:
• Highly covering, it quickly colors the wood.
• Highlights the wood grain, giving it a warm, antique appearance.
• Provides different shades of brown depending on concentration and number of coats.
• Uses:
• In woodworking and furniture restoration to create an aged look.
• Suitable for woodwork, beams, floors, moldings, and more.

Key Features:

• Traditional natural walnut-based dye
• Water-soluble crystals for easy mixing
• Simple, uniform, and highly covering application
• Accentuates the wood grain and provides natural depth
• For indoor and outdoor projects
• Perfect for furniture restoration and wood finishing
• Achieves the final tone in a single application

Preparation:

• Ensure the surface is clean and dry.
• Dissolve 15 g to 150 g / 1 L of warm water, depending on the desired brown shade.
• Store mixture away from direct sunlight.

Application:

• On softwoods: dampen with warm water, let dry, then sand lightly with 120 grit.
• Apply with a brush or cotton wad well soaked in the solution.
• Wipe off excess quickly, always following the wood grain.
• Drying time: 45–60 minutes.
• For touch-ups: re-wet generously, wipe, let dry 30 min, then smooth with steel wool N°000.

Recommended Finish:

Protect the walnut stain with:

• Patina wax
• Shellac
• Oil-based varnishes
• Finishing oil

⚠️ Important: water-based varnishes will dissolve walnut stain and must not be used.