: The ply that is currently available to me to make my S and G is so
: very pale/blonde/white/pine like. I would like it to be a darker
: wood. What can i use to stain it that will also allow clear
: epoxy to "stick" after staining?. I presume it is an
: issue of what is the solvent base? Perhaps there are other
: factors?

: I can get coloured two part epoxy "paint" but at this
: stage would rather have it wood coloured.

: Any advice would be welcome.

: Thanks

I used aniline dye, which is water soluble, on my 2 s&g kayaks. No problems with the epoxy after staining. And with stained epoxy paint or varnish it's more difficult to get an even result.