Feel free to give an helpful hint!

[Jronn65]

This was my first attempt on using different stains on the same project.  I didn’t tape off the different areas so stain ran, especially on the horse.  So to try and help the project, I used water colors to try and cover up some of the issues. Then added more on the reflection to draw attention.  Probably won’t try this again!

[jollyred]

I have heard that using a wood burner to outline the area to be stained will block the stain from spreading.  I guess the burner "cauterizes" the wood pores to stop the stain from wicking to other parts of the wood.  I haven't done it myself, so cannot guarantee it will work.  It should also work with water colors.

Tom

[wombatie]

From what I can see in the photo it looks great but you can see it better than me, so I will say excellent work Ron.

Marg

[daveww1]

nice job

[trackman]

Tape probably would not have helped. The stain would go under it. I have taken a xacto knife an cut around what I am staining. The cut makes a grove to stop the stain from running.  Don’t take much. 

[amazingkevin]

This would be a great to see in person! What a great idea you have!!!