Janiece, thanks for the feedback. I have recently started using a microphone to make the experience better.
@garciaba79 Жыл бұрын
I created my own iron acetate with vinegar, steel whool, tea bags and added chunks of red oak. Then stained red oak. It came out as dark as india ink and looks really great. It took about a dozen coats over the span of a few days. With patience you can get great results.
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
You hit on the right stuff for making a darkening agent, acid to expedite the oxidation of the steel is one of the best solutions.
@Evan-bk5gv2 ай бұрын
Great video! Your mixture exploded because the reaction between the rust and vinegar produces hydrogen gas, it not enough to be concerned about but if the jar is sealed it will increase the pressure enough to pop
@JeremyACox4 күн бұрын
This is very helpful. Thank you for unpacking this mystery.
@mattgloss85803 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. Does the India Ink need to be protected with clear coat and is it compatible with water borne, alcohol based and oil based products?
@JeremyACox3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend covering the ink with a durable top coat. Any of the finishes you listed are appropriate.
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
Yes, the India Ink is not protective. It only functions as a colorant. It will be chemically compatible with any woodworking top coats, such as polyurethane, shellac, lacquer, water-based, etc.
@runifuceeme406 Жыл бұрын
IS USING INDIA INK REALLY "EBONIZING"??..
@thanhnhanhuynhnguyen36523 ай бұрын
I always wonder how other youtuber able to use iron acetat and make a real good black, to me its never uniform and purpleish, the grain dont really show. Finally someone have the same experience as i do
@michaelw65546 ай бұрын
What's the difference between ebonizing and staining?
@Taranisify Жыл бұрын
What Ratio are you using on the India Ink to Water?
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
Difficult one to answer due to what your desired intensity is. 1:1 is an easy place to start, but you may wish to have the color more translucent or more on the grey scale. If that's the case, you will have to experiment until you find the correct shade of black.
@mika10605 ай бұрын
What's the point of oxidizing it witj acetate if you're going to add ink anyway?
@BAYSICK8314 ай бұрын
Those two application methods were kept separate.
@_BigLife_ Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the informative video
@arielpantasma4964 Жыл бұрын
What do you recommend for basswood?
@ashooby Жыл бұрын
Will this work with Acacia?
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
I don't see why not. Practicing on a test piece is always advised.
@bearlady56942 жыл бұрын
You dilute the India Ink with water? What ratio do you dilute it by? What kind of finish does it need then?
@JeremyACox2 жыл бұрын
Bearlady5, It really depends on the look you are going for...There is no degradation of adhesion of effect if diluted significantly. Continue to dilute (and test on sample boards) until you have the desired color. Because this is a water based colorant, you can use any film or penetrating finish you like. I would test any water based film finish first before you commit the the real thing.
@jannagrigorieva7893 Жыл бұрын
@@JeremyACox so what dilution did you use in this video with the red oak? 1:1?
@abundentainpermanenta6020 Жыл бұрын
Will it work on douglas fir?
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
It will. You are asking because of the uneven absorption issues found in coloring most coniferous woods. You may have to apply a few coats to achieve the look you're after or seal the wood with shellac or "wood conditioning" product, but it will adhere and create a consistent look.
@otonoliveira1286 Жыл бұрын
Very good... Have you tried black ink from an inkjet printer?
@JeremyACox Жыл бұрын
I have not...tell me more.
@SoulsInsanity3 жыл бұрын
Yes because I have tannic acid available and lying around. Rusty nails, vinegar and black tea for a tannin source is much more accessible to the amateur.