Have some cracks/end splits that I would like to use a filler on. I’m having a time trying to match the color of the putty to the different color of the wood[heart/sap, etc. I’ll put a coat on first[Deft Clear Lacquer Gloss]. Have been trying to use FAMOWOOD, but the colors aren’t available to match good. Was recommended to use a color stick/pencil after first coat. Anybody familiar with what type stain can be mixed with the FAMOWOOD to darken it for matching different colors of the grain.
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So while it has been far too long for this reply to be helpful to YOU (whomever the cradle was intended for would be walking by now!), I figured I'd go ahead and give my 0.02 in case anyone else had a similar question...
Years ago, when I worked building and installed custom cabinets and shutters, I used Famowood filler a lot. I never colored the filler itself, but then most of the woods we used were blonde woods such as maple or basswood, and would simply take the stain along with the wood itself (or so I assume, both shops had dedicated "finish" guys). That said, we would often "revive" a can of Famowood that was beginning to dry out by adding a small amount of mineral spirits or thinner and mixing it thoroughly. From this, I would assume that you could tweak the coloring of Famowood by mixing up small batches of the filler itself with oil based dyes or stains and perhaps a small amount of spirits, until you achieved the color you wanted.
As always, you should first test your newly colored filler on a piece of scrap first. Let it dry and sand it down to ensure that the color matches like you want. Like I mentioned at the beginning of the reply, I am NOT a finish guy, just extrapolating from what experience I do have.
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