Best Gel Stain

If you're searching for the best gel stain on the market, you've found it. Unicorn SPiT is more than just a gel stain — it's a paint, gel stain, AND glaze, all concentrated into one bottle. Available exclusively at Michelle Nicole's ARTiSTiC ViVATiONS in 14 vibrant colors, Unicorn SPiT delivers a richness and dimensional finish that traditional gel stains simply cannot match.

What Makes Unicorn SPiT the Best Gel Stain?

Most gel stains do one thing: stain wood. Unicorn SPiT does that and so much more. Because the formula combines stain, paint, and glaze in a single concentrated medium, you can dilute it for a subtle wood-tone stain, use it full-strength for vibrant solid color, or apply it as a topcoat glaze for antiquing and highlights. One bottle replaces several products in your finishing kit. It's also non-toxic, contains zero VOC, and has a light jasmine scent — so you can use it indoors with kids and pets around without ventilation concerns.

Available Colors

Unicorn SPiT comes in 14 colors that range from earthy wood tones to bright artistic shades. The Original 10 Collection includes Dragon's Belly (green), Pixie Punk Pink, White Ning, Midnight's Blackness, Blue Thunder, Lemon Kiss, Purple Hill Majesty, Molly Red Pepper, Zia (turquoise), and Phoenix Fire (orange). The Luxury Collection adds Weathered Daydream (grey), Squirrel (chestnut), Navajo Jewel (teal), and Rustic Reality (walnut). Each color is offered in 4oz and 8oz sizes, with collection sets that bundle every color at a discount.

How to Use Unicorn SPiT as a Gel Stain

Apply Unicorn SPiT to clean, bare wood that's free of oil, sealer, or old finish. Dilute with water up to 50% to control the opacity — more water for a translucent traditional stain look, less water for richer color saturation. Apply with a brush, foam pad, or even your hands, then wipe off the excess to avoid lap lines. Once dry (typically 30–60 minutes), seal with FAMOWOOD Glaze Coat or any oil-based topcoat to lock in the color and add dimensional gloss.

What Surfaces Can You Use It On?

Unlike traditional gel stains that only work on wood, Unicorn SPiT bonds to wood, glass, metal, fabric, pottery, wicker, canvas, concrete, laminate, and more. That makes it the best gel stain for crafters, hobbyists, and DIYers who don't want to keep buying different products for different surfaces.

About Michelle Nicole's ARTiSTiC ViVATiONS

Michelle Nicole created Unicorn SPiT in 2015 after years of leading art therapy projects for elderly and disabled clients. She needed a colorful staining medium that was completely non-toxic, safe on skin, and easy enough for people of all abilities to use. Today, the original Unicorn SPiT formula she developed is shipped from right here on this site, along with the full lineup of paints, sealers, and tools that go with it.