Wood stain on deciduous trees?

I really don't like the white look of lime sulfur on deciduous trees so I was thinking of staining the wood after a coat of lime sulfur. Has anybody used water, or spirit based wood stains on deciduous deadwood before? If so which one was the best and what colors do you prefer?

I use stains all the time. I use them to mask the cut ends of branches, the scars where branches are cut off, to match deadwood to the "natural" wood color, etc.

Here is what I use; they are another MinWax product:

Thank you Jim. I see these are oil based, I was avoiding those stains thinking they might be bad but I see that I can use them. I have a lot of deadwood to cover so I need to purchase the cans not the markers. But I got the answer I needed. Thank you again.

Gideon wrote:I really don't like the white look of lime sulfur on deciduous trees so I was thinking of staining the wood after a coat of lime sulfur. Has anybody used water, or spirit based wood stains on deciduous deadwood before? If so which one was the best and what colors do you prefer?

Or just add ink, water based stain to the LS.

Fore wrote:Or just add ink, water based stain to the LS.

The LS won't react or destroy the stain? Also, I personally prefer the freedom to create different shades using separate/different colors.

You might enjoy my article and photos here:
This is how I have handled it for years.

http://ofbonsai.org/galleries/progressions/a-starter-azalea-bonsai-ten-years-in-the-making

Regards,
D.

Gideon; what deciduous are you making reference to ... ? I'll tell you quite happily what I do with evergreens if that is of any help.

Dale Cochoy wrote:You might enjoy my article and photos here:
This is how I have handled it for years.

http://ofbonsai.org/galleries/progressions/a-starter-azalea-bonsai-ten-years-in-the-making

Regards,
D.

Thanks Dale! I did enjoy the read. I love seeing tree progressions. And gives me ideas in the future with acrylic paints.

Mike Jones wrote:Gideon; what deciduous are you making reference to ... ? I'll tell you quite happily what I do with evergreens if that is of any help.

Well I meant it in general but in this instance I was specifically talking about a mulberry tree. Thanks for the offer! But I should know most of the generic tricks on evergreens regarding this topic. But if you have any cool secrets... DO SHARE!