How to Glaze With an Oil Stain

Lay a drop cloth on the floor to protect the area where you are working. If the item you want to glaze is portable, do this technique in a well-ventilated area such as a garage. If you cannot move the item, make sure to open windows to ventilate the area. Set the item onto the drop cloth.

Pour glaze into the plastic container. You want enough glaze to complete your project so that the color is uniform. Pour a small amount of stain into the glaze and mix. Test the glaze on a scrap piece of wood to check the color. Continue adding stain and mixing until you reach the color you desire.

Remove any hardware with a screwdriver.

Apply the glaze to the item with a stiff paintbrush in the direction of the wood grain. Use the lint-free cloth to wipe away the excess stain. If you want a depth to your finish, remove a good amount of stain from the raised areas and leave more stain in the recessed areas. Let the stain dry for 24 hours.

Lightly sand the item with sandpaper. Wipe away the dust with a tack cloth.

Apply a coat of polyurethane with a foam paintbrush. Let the polyurethane dry. If you want to apply a second coat, lightly sand the item and wipe away the dust before applying a second coat.