Thank you, Rick, Gary & Trent. That was very helpful. I think my problem is treating it like a coat of paint. The vase drying on my lathe right now, will get another few layers tomorrow. I imagine more figured wood, as opposed to my birch bat blanks, would help, too. :) But, I will start at project that will be the beginning of each day and get a more patient method of colouring.

I would love to know how you finish the piece after dyeing. What product do you use so the water based dye does not run…. Curious! Pete