I am getting ready to re-finish a stock that has had it's checkering cut. I will be using some of Small Bore's magic alkanet elixer (that he was so kind to send me) I assume I should apply and work in with a tooth brush. My question is, how do I prevent build up in the checkering? (and will it stain my remaining tooth red in the morning?)

I can't wait to get started so I can finish this project. While it is a great piece of wood, it just doesn't look right quite right without that rich, red color. Matter of