Staining cork

[Captain Dan]

Has anyone ever tried to stain cork with wood stain? I am working on a new spinning rod and would like for the cork to be black. Any ideas??

Thanks
Dan

[richard stone]

I say go for it! I have not done it personally but have heard of it being done.

[Groma]

Stain can have a tendency to bleed out in a sweaty palm .You would have to seal it . That might defeat the purpose of useing cork in the first place.

I would try it on a scrap piece first.

[shfishinsticks]

Cork is quite dense and doesn't take stain very well. Your best option might be Andy's burnt burl. It's more of a dark brown, but it's the closest thing to black I've seen.....and if you Cork Seal it, it gets even darker.



Here's what it looks like after the cork seal.

[Captain Dan]

Thanks all for the response. I did try it on a small piece of cork and a handle on an old rod. I didn't like the result. I may contact Andy For the burnt burl.

Dan

[285Pro]

shfishinsticks
That is a nice looking rod, do you make them/sell?

[shfishinsticks]

Yes, I build customs for others.

[Matt Becker]

that rod look fimiliar....

[mikel7]

I'VE WORKED WITH STAINS A LOT AND I DON'T THINK COMMON OIL BASED STAINS WILL DO THE JOB. I WOULD TRY A LAQUER BASED STAIN LIKE CABINET MAKERS USE. I BELIEVE YOU CAN GET IT AT A SHERWIN WILLIAMS STORE. IF THAT DOESN'T WORK I'M LOST.

[Bassman25]

using a cork seal will actually change the color of the cork...its pretty neat really