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   Jfrostjr | Mar 25, 2006 04:29pm | #1

   I've found this kind of match difficult. We have a great deal of red oak, pickled white (though much more transparent than your piece) around the house. I have had success, early on before the pieces aged, by mixing my own: room paint thinned significantly with Mineral Spirits. Slosh on and wipe off when you feel the time is right.

   Recently (15 years later) I used Sherwin Williams white pickling. Good luck!

   Jerry

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   Floss | Mar 27, 2006 03:20pm | #2

   Dave,

   Try milk paint. You have to use it on bare wood but it is easy to use and since it is water based you can use wet rags to manipulate the surface once applied. Also you need to raise the grain before applying if you want a smooth surface.

   Another option is to use a commercial pickling stain. I think most big box stores carry some variety. You will probably get more information from your local paint store about pickling stains.

   Lastly if you buy a white artist oil color paint and some oil based varnish, not polyurethane, or gold size you can make your own.

   J.P.

   http://www.jpkfinefurniture.com

   
   

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   Edited 3/27/2006 8:22 am ET by JP

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   ring | Apr 02, 2006 08:32am | #3

   Try Minwax's water-based stain (I think it's called "antique white" color). Play around a bit with the amount of water you add. Use a non-yellowing topcoat afterwards.

   DR

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   jngldave | Apr 03, 2006 07:46am | #4

   Thanks for the feedback. I plan to begin staining next week. I'll let you know what I try and how it turns out.

   Regards, Dave