In looking through prior postings this has been beat to death but I'd like to poll folks before making a mess.
I's like to find or make a filler for birch that will accept stain well. I'm leaning towards birch sanding dust mixed with nitrocellulose lacquer. I see reference in prior postings to using shellac and PVA glues like Titebond as the liquid to be mixed with the dust. I don't see how much stain will be absorbed by any PVA glue, I'm not certain about shellac.
Am I better off if I "pre-stain" by mixing stain with the lacquer or will I get better results by staining the entire piece at one time?
In the past I've been disappointed with any filler I've bought.
Thanks, Phil