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Apply the stain to the wood surface thoroughly saturating the wood. Do not use an excessive amount of stain. Do not allow puddles of stain to pool on the surface of the wood. You need to rub and work the stain into the wood. Do not be lazy and just slop on the stain. Dip a portion of your application rag into the stain container, then start to apply the stain to the wood, working it in going with the grain of the wood.* Use 2 clothes, one for application and one for excess removal of stain The can of stain really settles during storage. You should not shake the can. You need to open the can and stir it well with a stick. Make sure you scrape the bottom of the can while stirring because the stain solids really like to settle and stick to the bottom of the can. * Stir can of stain well Apply the stain to the wood surface thoroughly saturating the wood. Do not use an excessive amount of stain, but be sure to use enough. Do not allow puddles of stain to pool on the surface of the wood. You need to rub and work the stain into the wood. Do not be lazy and just slop on the stain. Dip a portion of your application rag into the stain container, then start to apply the stain to the wood, working it in going with the grain of the wood. Apply the stain with consistent pressure in even motions working with the grain of the wood. Always work "with" the wood and never against it. Follow up after about 30 seconds with the second rag, making longer sweeping strokes with the grain of the wood. Use this rag to remove any excess stain and further work the stain into the wood for a more even finish. Stain dries relatively quickly. You will want to go back and forth between the application rag on a new area and the second rag over previous areas. Blend, work progressively, and develop a rhythm involving cycling between the two parts of the process, application, and blending. Occasionally look back over your work to examine and spot areas of the finish that seem too light. You may need to apply more stain and work it into the wood better. If you spot areas too dark simply rub with the second cloth and blend the stain better. If the second blending cloth takes in too much stain it will need to be discarded to be replaced by another cloth. The blending cloth should never becomes saturated.