Hi I am about to try col matching a leaf on a table , now I currently use general dyes/stains. do I mix the stains to get correct col , or do I put a base coat of dye down , then apply stain , kind of lost ? I no to mix in small portions and test on same type of wood and remember portions , but little confused over dye/stain /??????????? WATER BASE STAINS AND DYES BY general