How To Make Your Own Wood Stain

Mike Stinnett shows the results of his home-made steel wool and vinegar wood stain on his carved Raven pendant made from Black Walnut wood.
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[@lorchid23]

It never ceases to amaze me, the mediums artists can create to accomplish their vision. 🇺🇸💯

[@mrfrogi3878]

I like the natural one without the black colour more than the other one, because i like wood the most if you can still see that its wood and when you can see the beuatiful natural textures you do great work so enjoyable to watch👍

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much! I like the natural wood, too!

[@bruceburger4576]

I’ve Said it Before and I’ll say it Again You Are an Outstanding Artist !!! Well Done Again !!! So Awesome !!! The Black One is Very Natural Looking So Cool !!!

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you Bruce!

[@bruceburger4576]

@@StinnettSticks You Are Welcome !!!

[@JDurkin2811]

I love the little pearl carving at the start of the video. Thanks for the video Mike.

[@MyMooha]

The pendants are gorgeous as always, but I'm also losing it over that little needle-felted Pearl! So cute!

[@hajimichealis7922]

the wood carving wizard has done it again!!!! and the black one is my favorite

[@chuckrondeauoutdoors4575]

I love em both! Buy I prefer the black one. The richness of the black is indicative of the spirit that the raven embodies. Well done!

[@kylestephenson307]

The attention to detail on the wings was amazing.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Kyle!

[@kylestephenson307]

Your welcome. In the future could you try making a jewelry box with a heart carved in the top of it.

[@DlSASTERCHlLD]

These are both gorgeous creations! If I had to pick one, I would go with the natural wood one, just because it showcases your beautiful carving the best. Also, I must thank you for bringing this simple recipe to my attention, I have many times had the thought of how one could make a simple and cheap staining liquid, but I keep forgetting to look it up. I shall test this!

[@StinnettSticks]

I'm really impressed with it too. I'll be thinking of how to use it on different types of wood in the future.

[@LadyTigerLily]

The oak seemed to also take on an interesting dark colour while still showing the grain. Definitely worth experimenting with. :)

[@jaynehorn151]

Both are stunningly beautiful but the natural timber colour is my favourite.

[@alfonsomunoz4424]

What? No Pearl? Mike, how are you so good at turning every creation into such a beautiful work of art? I admire your ability to bring an animal's likeness to wood.

[@johngoodall7097]

Mike we don’t see enough of you these days and then you go and make this Raven pin, small but wonderful, you even show us how to make wood stain so you are a scientist too, there’s nothing you can’t accomplish but, I knew that anyway👍👍👍🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🦅🦅🦅

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, John! Maybe I'm a "Mad Scientist" Haha! It was a fun and educational experiment for me. I think I will be using the vinegar and steel wool on more of my small projects. Take care, my friend from way over there! I'll see ya on the next one!

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Hi Mike you have a unique ability to bring a piece of wood to life . They're both beautiful but I have to go with the black . Take care .

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Glen! Take care, stay warm, and catch a big one!

[@trentnichols5075]

That oak turned a stunning carbon black!! WoW

[@nathanthomas8184]

BLACK the raven has the Xtra looks The Grain from the wood is wicked Your skills r Devine 2 the eye's

[@victorjoseph2260]

I love ❤️ your patience and passion in all your works ⚒️. Both the bird's looks amazing 💓

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much!

[@donnamartin2568]

Its beautiful! I pick up my grandson Deegan from preschool today, Ill have to show him this. He calls you "my guy". He gets my phone and says Ca-ca ( yes he calls me Ca-ca...we have no idea why lol) I want to see my guy and I know who he's talking about. I think we have a little wood carver in the making❤

[@moehoward01]

Isn't it funny how kids come up with these things? Our grandson Lucas called my wife and I "Gla". If he wanted to show me something, he'd take my hand and say "Gla, come!" If he wanted to visit Grandma and Grandpa he wanted to "go Gla house". I was a bit sad when it became Gamma and Gampa, although my wife was "Gamma" first. I was still "Gla" for about a week.

[@donnamartin2568]

@@moehoward01 YES! My oldest grandson called me Meow Meow for a long time because I have cats. They all have their own little nicknames for us for awhile. Its funny to see how their little minds put things together❤

[@StinnettSticks]

Haha! Kids are so cute at that age! Give Deagan a hug from "his guy" and I hope he does turn out to be a wood carver!

[@JimmyOverstreet]

Brother, I love watching you carve walking sticks, but stuff like this I absolutely love. As far as which one I like most, guess it's the darker one only because the way you darkened it. Thanks again for sharing your God given talent!

[@robinaanstey3734]

Both are fabulous as always Mike your skills don't disappoint. Personally, I like the black one because both the Raven and the Crow are beautiful and intelligent birds. Bravo Mike!!!

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Robina!

[@alasdairhamilton1574]

Natural wood is my favourite 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

Just beautiful. Everybody want this.

[@ramrichard2271]

A Gift from on High. Artistic Magic to say the least. Thank you for this Inspiration. It calmed my soul from this city madness here in Los Angeles. Peace to you.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rhepp8874]

I like the gold one!

[@ianspicer3885]

Both are stunning but the lighter one is my favourite 😊👍

[@avadheshmalik]

Ravens are one of my favourite birds!! Here in India we see them only beyond 14000 ft or so. Beautiful pendants indeed.

[@nightmaregirl06]

I love that Pearl is always with you! No matter what size

[@StinnettSticks]

Haha! She had to make her appearance, somehow!

[@bobfromtheband1]

Their both beautiful Mike, I can't chose.

[@panamafred1]

They look so real that I winced when you drilled into them!

[@mkivy]

Tell Pearl that we sure adore her🙏🏻…I hope this note finds u well. Love the walnut Raven!

[@StinnettSticks]

Will do, Mike! Thank you!

[@stacygerlich5807]

I like them both but I think the natural black walnut is my 1st pick. I would like it just as a bird and not pendant. Magnificent.

[@riverrowanphoenix1876]

In the spoon carving world, we call this "ebonizing solution" and it works because the steel wool becomes iron acetate when dissolved in the vinegar, and that reacts with tannins in the wood. It is also perfectly food safe (though, it is best to wash spoons it's been used on because if you don't it will taste like vinegar.).

[@shelkoart]

Great job ! Love miniatures

[@amtatdm]

Just incredible craftmanship again Mr. Stinnett!!!!!

[@francesrosado9288]

Both are beautiful! But the black is my favorite!

[@gargoyles316]

I like the one with the black color from the stain. it really screams raven.

[@philthy8150]

Can’t believe that detail work

[@jamesgrames3777]

I like the one not painted more. Thanks for posting Mr Stinnett and I'll see you on the next one :)

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, James! See you on the next one!

[@MDeLorien]

They are absolutely stunning. And the black one is my favorit 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Marie!

[@SR-wg1uu]

Your mini Pearl carving is too cute! Love your videos you inspire me every time I watch them.

[@valborchardt3596]

Oh my goodness Mike, those are simply beautiful…….love them both. I must say i liked the stain on the oak as well, that looked lovely…..you please take care and be safe, as always, much love from South Africa

[@charlesreicks648]

Fine work, I like the natural wood, so the grain shows up better. I love wood. Thanks Tim

[@dennisatkins9837]

I’ve made that same stain before. It reacts to the tannins in the wood. Pine has very little tannin so I boiled some tea and rubbed it in. It worked great. Love your videos!!!

[@karen4you]

How interesting that the stain has such different colors on the various woods. I like the dark one just because it is different and looks like a real Raven.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Karen! It is really hard for me to decide which one I like the best. It is amazing the different colors that is created in the different types of wood.

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Wow! That stained version is awesome, but I like the unstained version best! Thank you for sharing this information with us, it is much appreciated!

[@kieranfoster902]

Beautiful. I was watching a Raven near home this morning. Fabulous birds.

[@StinnettSticks]

I like ravens. They have a lot of character!

[@amandastephens-clark2688]

Both Ravens are beautiful. You are very talented.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Amanda!

[@pisceanx8382]

Hard to decide, but ultimately I think I like the unstained one the best. I'm glad you chose black walnut. Such a beautiful wood.

[@nenaelliott8058]

Your eye for detail blows me away. These raven pendants are beautiful. I couldn't pick a favorite if I tried. They're both just so lovely.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Nena!

[@Maxtedsgarage]

I like the Black one, reminds me of a semi precious stone we have round here called Whitby Jet that is used in a lot of jewellery. That said, the lighter colour shows it as a wood carving. The staining the solution shows on some of the other woods is really interesting, especially the Oak. May have to try this out

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Nick! I was surprised at some of the colors, too! The oak was almost a purple color. Some of the lighter woods looked almost green. I'll use what I've learned for future projects.

[@clairetolmie5640]

Both are stunning but the grain in Walnut is too beautiful to hide, i vote natural! Thanks for the inspiration Mike.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Claire!

[@Charles.Spillman]

Mr.Stinnett you are very talented in every which way. Your videos truly inspire me

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Charles!

[@MajorityIsIrrelevant]

Sir you have the most wonderful talent for detail👍🏼 fantastic eye and hand and ‘patience’ to spend so many hours on your pieces💕 God bless you🙏🙏🙏💕🇦🇺

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Sharlene! God bless you too!

[@mikebrazil5899]

Thanks for sharing your talents

[@blackteampicasso]

As always, it's a pleasure to watch you work with wood. I love wood, and I personally do engraving. I want to get to the next level, like you. A big greeting from Croatia

[@brud54]

You got some talent there ,buddy. Very impressive.

[@foxecarpentress4964]

Very Nice!!! I also loved the little carving of Pearl Baby! ❤️ Peace Brother!

[@OldCowboySongs525]

Hi Mike, I just carved a small blackbird for my mother, and a larger raven for my wife, both of them were carved from a red cedar tree I cut down earlier this year, and instead of making them into a necklace, I put a safety pin in the backside and made them into a brooch, I used the vinegar and steel wool trick for the first one- on the second one I used a dark polyurethane stain, both turned out really nice- but I liked the one with your stain better

[@brandonscott2851]

those turned out great I think I like the darker one the best

[@yuriysteblak6979]

Потрясающие работы. Очень красиво 🔥

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Yuriy!

[@mkivy]

Thank u Theresa for all the hard work, editing, music fills, lighting, and so much more. Tell Mr Stinnets we love his work!

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you from Theresa and myself!

[@лерычк]

Привет Майк. Хорошая работа.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, my friend!

[@larrymurray1902]

I like the natural one best. They are both great. Love them.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Mitzi!

[@patriciahartless2095]

Good Morning . Thank you for sharing . Your beautiful carvings . Of the Ravens . I personally love both of them . You And Family . Have A Blessed Day .

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Patricia!

[@themechbuilder6171]

amazing as always

[@007imager]

Beautiful!

[@brendameineke2161]

Love watching all your art but I seen a carving of little Pearl on your shelf loved it raven's are nice but Pearls a sweet heart 😘👍

[@user-gn6sz4fs1p]

Nice work!!!

[@ronnieahman6958]

Both of them are awesome. Your eyes for details are out of this world. I really love the black one.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you, Ronnie!

[@ehabmirza7242]

i'ts so beautiful... i am a beginner power carver and i have got all the inspirations from you, sir. Thank you.

[@oneilldeb]

Another amazing carving 👍👍👍

[@billwoehl3051]

Your talent is just simply above and beyond the norm 👍

[@herommeneses244]

Beautiful work! Thanks for this upload!

[@josephmichaelbrunson3331]

I love them both!

[@josephmichaelbrunson3331]

I love them both! ❤️

[@brettsrbaker3222]

They both are great,but I like the black 1 the most.

[@samlan2193]

What a detailed tutorial. Love it.

[@cristianmarquez3086]

BRAVO!!!

[@BlindHatchet]

I like them both!!

[@spikewillow4552]

I love them both ! Your art is stunning Mike.

[@rizzdz5162]

Very detailed.. beautiful!

[@samwei]

Fantastic work, as always! I Love Both!

[@jamesdavis8771]

Both are really cool!

[@sandral.b.1283]

Both are amazing !!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@zaywas]

I don't formulate toughts , I just look and admire.

[@CorneliusCreations]

Great video, Mike!

[@vipersniper843]

Like them both👍

[@Smallathe]

Very very cool pendants and painting method! :)

[@71luxor71]

loving your work Mr. Mike. I like the light one best.

[@uniqko]

Great projects 👍

[@MrDo0bie]

Amazing. You are such a skilled man.

[@passionateoutdoors7217]

As always Mike your amazing! The music, your patience and your vision for art is so soothing for our souls!

[@calnative4904]

They’re both very nice, I like the natural wood one a tad better because it shows of the beautiful wood grain.

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much!

[@stinniso3548]

Really nice Video

[@LadyTigerLily]

Awesome tip, Mike! Thank you for sharing your creations and your process with us. I love the little felted Pearl helping you carve today, too! Wishing you and your family good health and all the best~

[@StinnettSticks]

You're very welcome, and thank you!

[@MauricioJoseKirchner3913]

Good afternoon Mr.Stinnett Sticks 👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@kristypurkett4854]

Cool! I like how you made two of the same thing, but slightly deferent. I personally like the stained other than the natural, but they are both very cool. 😃

[@camouche2725]

It's so satisfying and cute

[@joseramonkuchacon784]

Wow Big job Man Beatiful

[@lianavarnava4407]

They are so beautiful

[@manuelamonteverde2233]

Bentornato Mike ,mi lasci sempre a bocca aperta , anche questo ultimo progetto è molto raffinato , specialmente quello in legno naturale .🤗🇮🇹✨🏆✨

[@StinnettSticks]

Thank you very much, Manuela!