"SonomaProducts.com" wrote in message
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Sanding to a higher grit will lessen the stain absorbtion. Also, you
need to see what it looks like with the final finish, I assume poly,
lacquer or shellac. The higher the gloss, the more effect you will see.
I'd suggest a crystal clear high gloss lacquer that is worked down with
0000 steel wool to lower the luster a bit.


Sanding will not affect dye absorption, however.