Re: filtering aniline dye?

Sep 09, 2003 2 Replies


Tried my first water soluble dye (JE Moser brand from Woodworker's Supply.)


> Most instructions refer to a filtering step after the mixture has cooled.
> As per one article I read, I made the mixture double strength and then
> diluted before application.
>
> What should I use for a filter?
>
> I thought cheesecloth would be too coarse - since it's a water soluble dye.
> So I tried a coffee filter, but it clogged about 1/2 way thru the batch.
> (Albeit on the double strength batch.) Project turned out fine, so perhaps
> the filtering is an unnecessary step?

A coffee filter should do the trick.


-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA


I use the same paper cone filters with the mesh at the bottm that I use for Lacquer or anything else I'm putting in my gun. I get them in bulk when I buy Lacquer, etc from the Wood Finish Supply folks @

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BTW, the owner guy there is one of the most knowledgeable people I've spoken with about finishing.

BW

I've used cheesecloth with water-based aniline dye several times. It works great and I had no problems.

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