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Stains and Dyes
Weaver's Stain                                                              

                           $8.95 per can
$45 for case of 6 (You can mix the colors)

Colors:  Clear, Oak, Maple, Walnut, Black Walnut, Driftwood

Danish Oil Finish
Tung oil enriched stain in an aerosol spray can (11 oz.)
Stains and seals in just one step.  Fast - easy - No brushes or pans to clean.

Weaver's Stain provides a durable oil finish due to its urethane resin which 
allows for better resistance to water, abrasion and dirt.  Its use will add to 
the lifetime of your basket, adding a beautiful luster and sheen at the same time.
For tips on staining your baskets check out the Weaver's Stain website: 
www.weaversstain.com.

Dyes 
RIT DYE.............$2.29 per box
Ecru, taupe, yellow, golden yellow,  tangerine, cocoa brown, dark brown, 
pearl grey, black, rose pink, mauve, fuschia, scarlet, wine, evening blue, 
 royal blue, denim blue, navy blue, teal, kelly green, 
dark green, purple, aubergine.  Here's the link to Rit's color chart http://www.ritdye.com/b.asp
For Rit's custom color recipes using the above colors, click this link http://www.ritdye.com/color_recipes.asp

Jaquard Dye ........ $4.49 per jar  
This is a very potent dye that produces brillian color and requires 1/10 as much dye per pound of reed 
as Rit.  One jar contains enough to dye approx. 16 lb of reed
Black, scarlet,  sky blue, rust,  violet, grass green, emerald green, 
orange, red, turquoise, brown, ochre

Synthrapol     Helps reed absorb dye for deeper, richer colors and more even dying. 
Use 2 tsp/ lb of reed in dye bath.  Instructions for dying reed and seagrass available upon request. 
Great for dying seagrass and pine needles
4 oz bottle.....$3.00 
16 oz bottle...$8.00 

Retayne  2 tsp/ lb of reed in rinse water helps to keep deep rich colors and stop the bleed.  
Instructions available upon request. 
4 oz bottle.....$3.00 
16 oz bottle...$8.00 

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