i was doing some research on stains and i came across a website that explained how to make your own wood stain, although i dont remember the site i decided to let you guy know what u can use for home made stain(note...i have tried this method and it actually works...i just did a green and black sunburst with this method...i get some pics up when i find my camra)
what youl need...
-Vinager (ye vinager)
-food colour or a water based ink
-and a container to mix it it
what u do is put some of the vinager in the container your going to use...i use a small plastic cup....the more vinager the more stain...then you add the food colour into the vinager...the more you add the darker the stain will be.....that simple....test it out if u want to.....oh and i use a sponge brush to apply it...i fing that it applies smoother with sponge brushes but its your call... have fun....post back if u like to