STOP ruining your projects with blotchy stain. 🛑👇 Welcome to Furniture Building 101 (Ep. 2). Today we are fixing the most common mistake beginners make: applying stain directly to raw wood. If you are working with softwoods like Pine or Maple, they act like a sponge. If you skip the prep, you get a muddy, blotchy mess. Here is the exact protocol to get a pro finish every time: The Staining Protocol: 1️⃣ Pick Your Fighter: I recommend Oil-Based Stain for beginners. It dries slower, giving you t