: You're one up on me. While I have used aniline dyes for other projects, I
: have not tried them with kayak construction. I'm curious though. How even
: did the finish turn out, especially around the joints that need to be
: rounded over? I know what you mean about the bubbles showing up over a
: dark surface. I have used mother-of-pearl inlay that shows the bubbles
: more if you look real close.

: Ted
It came out quite even. I stained after the round overs and before I joined the hull to the deck. I needed to go over the epoxy at the scarf joints a second time and there are a couple of spots at wire holes that are a little light. I've wondered what would happen if the panels were stained even before scarfing, or if butt joins would stain better.