Can I apply wood stain directly to Plaster of Paris?

I purchased a chess board made of Plaster of Paris years ago, and the store is no longer there. I want to paint the "black" squares with medium brown

I purchased a chess board made of Plaster of Paris years ago, and the store is no longer there. I want to paint the "black" squares with medium brown acrylic paint, and then apply a blond wood stain to the entire board to darken the "black" squares and color the "white" squares a light wood color. Will this work well, or do I need to prep the plaster first? Any and all suggestions welcome.

or:I purchased a chess board made of Plaster of Paris years ago, and the store is no longer there. I want to paint the \"black\" squares with medium brown acrylic paint, and then apply a blond wood stain to the entire board to darken the \"black\" squares and color the \"white\" squares a light wood color. Will this work well, or do I need to prep the plaster first? Any and all suggestions welcome.

or:Take the board to a paint store and ask the clerk.

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