If you do a fair amount of woodwork, chances are good you have odd amounts of wood stain left over. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, not enough of any one thing to stain a complete project is usually the way it finishes out. Provided the stains are compatable, why not mix your own? I'm sure at some time or another you've had occasion to at least ATTEMPT to mix a stain to match something you were working on and realized it can indeed be done, with careful mixing and matching. Over time, if your shop is like mine, you will have several partial cans of stain taking up space. When I reach that point, I generally mix them all and use this new color on a project, making sure I have enough to complete the project with whatever is in the can. When you mix up like that, it is doubtful you will ever have the same combinations, in the same quantities ever again. It is a good way to use up material that would otherwise go to waste and the results can be pleasing. I tend to use the same manufacturer's stain and basically the same colors so I don't get truly oddball looking wood when I mix up my stain. I've mentally chuckled over somebody asking me to identify a particular wood species when I have stained it this way but so far, nobody has ever asked. It IS a good way to use up the odd bits of stain, allowing you a tad more mileage before the trash and the results can range from muddy awful to really pretty. You need to use care when mixing them up and don't go overboard about it. Good luck!!!
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