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Step 1
Choose a water-based stain or concentrated natural dyes to stain your basket.
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Step 2
Cover work area with a drop cloth or newspapers.
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Step 3
Test the stain color on a piece of scrap reed.
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Step 4
Use a foam paintbrush and dab on stain. Cover only a small area at a time.
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Step 5
Wipe with a scrap piece of cloth or paper towel if you need to lighten or even out the color.
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Step 6
Hang basket where air can circulate around it so that it will dry completely.
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Step 1
Use a spray stain specially formulated for basket weaving.
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Step 2
Cover a large work area with a drop cloth or newspapers. If possible, spray your basket outside.
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Step 3
Test spray on a scrap piece of reed.
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Step 4
Spray basket starting at the top, moving in an even, side-to-side motion.
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Step 5
Wipe areas that are too dark with a rag or paper towel.
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Step 6
Let basket dry completely.
