Homemade Ebonizing Stain Formula

[@WoodcraftSupply]

Great video Chad, always building, always helping others become a better woodworker! Finishing always seems to be an apprehensive subject, and the more knowledge imparted, the better. Thanks for all you do.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you so much. I am always happy to share what I've learned.

[@autoaimcfg]

The tree bark is high in tannins. That's the entire thing. It adds more tannins to the solution, for a more intense reaction. I haven't tried it, but I would imagine just adding a shot of really super strong black tea to the solution would yield the same results. Or just soaking the wood in strong black tea and letting it dry off before applying the solution. More tannins, better black.

[@WoodcraftToledo]

You are so good at explaining and educating woodworkers -- novices to experienced! Thank you for the "why" of going the ebonizing route as well as the "how" of creating your own stain! AWESOME, Chad!

[@ChadStanton]

Thanks Carroll. It amazes me who wonderful and surprising nature can be.

[@aok2727]

I read the article and plan to do try it again. The first time, I missed the point about reapplying the tannin bark tea on top again. We shall see. This is the best video I have seen to date on this

[@smtitmas]

My favorite wood-stain-topcoat method is Mahogany with Tung oil and Ruby or Garnet Shellac. This ebonizing stain will work perfect for my current project. Im making a Mahogany Tea cabinet on stand and this will be perfect for the leg base. thxs for the video.

[@ChadStanton]

Oh that sounds beautiful. Would love to see it when it's done. Are you on facebook? You should join our group. facebook.com/groups/2292364084147475

[@williamellis8993]

Great video, Chad. I saw someone use this just last week and now here you are. I like the tip about the quebracho powder. I hadn't seen it before. Thanks for all your great info. Bill

[@chashint1]

Hi Chad, thanks for the excellent video. I don’t usually like stylized furniture, but this table looks great. I really like hearing one humble guy complimenting someone else for being humble. Hope that you and your loved ones flourish in 2021 and beyond.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you so much Charlie my friend

[@1payno]

Very interesting technique Chad , thanks for share!

[@ChadStanton]

thank you for watching and commenting

[@wb_finewoodworking]

That coffee table is outstanding Chad. While it’s not a style that would fit into my home nor is ebonizing wood something I’d do everything came together in that piece. It’s beautiful. As always I enjoyed your video. I’m constantly impressed by your woodworking skills. I hope all is well with you and your family. Stay well and safe my friend.

[@ChadStanton]

Hey Don! I have to admit, the table is not my usual design, but I found it was growing on me and i really like it now.

[@wb_finewoodworking]

@@ChadStanton it’s a great example of how versatile and talented you are as a woodworker.

[@toastersock]

Hi from France, excellent thank you!

[@ChadStanton]

I have been to France many years ago. Technically I met my wife in Nice France, but she was actually visiting from Korea. Crazy how life works. Thanks for watching

[@nobuckle40]

Thanks for the information. The coffee table is beautiful.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you! I really had fun creating it. I love the design process. Some things just talk to me and somethings just have to wait and look for it.

[@mwrcrft]

Great video Chad, beautiful table, I have been told you can buy powdered tanic acid from many sources, wine makers use it for wood barrel taste. Saw it on a recent episode of Woodsmith sponsored by Woodcraft

[@ChadStanton]

OH interesting. I'll have to play with it. Thanks

[@joycemiller4716]

Hello there from oxford England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 great tip

[@ChadStanton]

A fellow woodworking friend of mine, Mitch Peacock, lives south of you in East Sussex. You should check out his channel. kzbin.info

[@thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652]

Thank you for sharing! Did the solution ,which has water, cup the wood a bit?

[@howardaappel194]

Thanks, always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you so much. I truly appreciate it.

[@enricociuppa7093]

amazing secrets! it will works tannin powder as well?

[@rickrudd]

Very very cool, Chad!

[@ericburres2875]

The table is beautiful. In your tests, did you use pre-stain on the pine? Thanks for a great video and a technique I will definitely try out.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you Eric. No I didn't use any pre-stain on the pine. Brian Boggs does recommend wetting the wood first, letting it dry, knock off the raised grain, and then doing the process.

[@alexei.moskalev]

That is amazing tip with tree bark! thank you so much!

[@ramingr]

Cool! Thanks for bringing this to our attention. I'm a no stain guy, but in certain cases this might prove really useful. Cheers!

[@ChadStanton]

It simply amazes me what nature can do.

[@aok2727]

I have done this but had never put the tannin tea on as a second coat. Thanks!

[@countrymagic61]

Can you create a video using the Crastalac product or process? Thank you

[@ChadStanton]

That's a good suggestion because they are a water-based product and there is a slight learning curve to them. I'll add it to the list. Thank you

[@rschiwal]

Caution: whenever you mix acid and metal the gas given off is hydrogen. Don't close your lid too tightly.

[@ChadStanton]

Great advice! Thank you

[@johnconklin9039]

I've never had much luck with the vinegar/steel mixture, but I've never tried the tree stuff. I have used brewed black tea before. I ordered some India ink recently and am going to try that the next time I want something really black.

[@krile5306]

Hi, how well does it react with rosewood? I wish you tried that type of wood also.. thanks

[@WalterRiggs]

Pretty awesome

[@shauldvosis4693]

Hey Chad..have you heard about India ink? It’s fairly inexpensive and does the same ebonizing effect on wood, without the 10 days wait. It works instantly and comes out jet black. I did several table tops using it and was very happy. I got the India ink on Amazon. Give it a try. Love your videos! Thank you for putting them out 😀

[@ChadStanton]

I did try it before and I can't remember why i didn't do it again, But I'll have to give it another try. Thanks for your tip.

[@duronboy2]

I've done india ink a few times. No reason to mess around with steel wool and vinegar.

[@johnhendy1281]

Curious how much cupping can occur. In practice is it best to do this on all sides? And how deep is the effect? Like if you need to lightly sand or want to take it to e.g 600, do you remove the effect or is it plenty deep to handle fine grit sanding and stay black?

[@ChadStanton]

@@johnhendy1281 I can’t clearly say if cupping would occur. I would suggest doing all sides. And yes it’s fairly deep. Much like stain. So yes you can lightly sand it.

[@johnhendy1281]

@@ChadStanton Thanks for the quick reply! I'm going to assume "yes" to cupping, as this is generally what happens when adding water to one side of a board. Good to know on sanding, really looking forward to trying this out on a project over xmas break :)

[@virginiamartinez1639]

Hola, cual es el otro producto que le agrega a la mezcla de vinagre y lana de acero? Gracias y muy buen video, saludos desde Uruguay 🇺🇾

[@mymatemartin]

Great video.

[@dale1956ties]

I'd be interested in how it looks on curly maple. If it makes the figure pop, or subdues it in any way.

[@christianvoss8614]

Hey! What about Chaga mushroom. When you boil it the water becomes pitch black. Maybe it could work together with winegar solution

[@ChadStanton]

Oooh interesting. I wasn’t aware. I’ll have to look into that.

[@CyrilViXP]

So it is like pre stain -> stain -> pre stain -> stain cycle, right?

[@boblob2003]

The tree bark is also known a logwood trap die, I believe.

[@ChadStanton]

Ah thank you

[@atlanticwoodworkers2740]

Great video, Chad - great to get some new approaches, particularly the use of the tree bark. I have experimented in the past with strong brewed tea and didn't have a lot of success. I think it might be worth noting that some steel wool is waxed so you should try to get non-waxed or remove the wax. Also, wondering how deep the stain goes in this process. Does the wetting of the wood cause the grain to raise, and if so, can you sand without losing any of the color?

[@ChadStanton]

YOu make some great points there. Brian Boggs in the article mentions to wet the wood down and sand it when dry, several times. Because yes this process will be quite wet. As for me, i didn't do that but i was able to knock it down afterward and didn't lose any of the color.

[@chashint1]

I was wondering about the grain raising too. Thanks for the response.

[@NewYears1978]

I was down til the 10 day part. I need to do this tomorrow lol.

[@DavidGarcia-pi9wn]

I imagine the tree powder adds more tannins for the vinegar and steel to react with breaking off carbon ions from the steel wool and allows it to rust into nothing giving off a dark color My 2 cents

[@danielelse3914]

Believe it or not, I'd like to suffer through the entire 5-hour table build. And I can sure use a tutorial on chair building!

[@sigaso28]

Don't forget the cooking segment so you have something to put on the table!

[@jasonoliver7881]

That's funny, I remember when I had my first beer.

[@axospyeyes281]

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[@mardakworkshop4450]

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[@brucewelty7684]

I liked the video. I don't like fake black wood.

[@Johnconno]

Put an electric current through your timber and anodize it.

[@skwalka6372]

The stain you used to show black stain isn't really black wasn't black to begin with, was "ebony", as clearly marked on the tin. Ebony is not black, it is very dark brown, as you should expect due to the presence of tannin. To make a fair comparison use a black stain, not an ebony stain. Do this and you will find out that black stains are even blacker than your homemade one, and a lot less hassle and expense.