Secret to a new trendy wood finishing technique. Two tone wood finish.

[@donsanders9863]

It’s beautiful how this process reveals the soft parts…of the wood 😊

[@billowens7571]

Nothing soft about the wood she creates

[@moosey62]

I expect there are plenty of guys doing some wood work after watching this.

[@albertm8576]

Skyler I love that finish. Beautiful contrast!!!

[@wlmounce]

Best video I have ever seen!

[@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left]

Absolutely magnificent, I was transfixed, couldn't take my eyes off the screen. One question, what were you doing with those bits of wood?

[@timeyokaunda6458]

Absolutely magnificent 👍

[@Stevie-74]

Excellent camera work, you know your target audience. Subscribed.

[@woodcarvingtrick121]

😅

[@budm9982]

OMG this is perfect! Love the effect of the accentuated grain in the dark wood. Yes, gold or yellow in the black would have been good too. I'll try that.

[@AlmirDizdarevic-r2i]

Now I have to rewatch this video, I missed most of what she was showing...I was focusing on that mic for some reason 😀

[@avgjoe6485]

You have nice "upper cabinets".

[@Itmovesme1]

lmao...

[@Gadadharadas]

Wow. I've been pondering since last year, how to make a two tone finish. And never seen yet anyone has done it really. Thanks!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Happy to help!

[@jasonbrown5167]

Best video on youtube

[@GaryHarwood]

Very informative and very distracting at the same time. Thank you! 😊

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You’re welcome 😊

[@GaryHarwood]

😘

[@GaryHarwood]

You’ve gained a new subscriber. I’m a professional woodworker. But I just couldn’t resist 😉

[@gr8dvd]

Shame on you…. if next we see only turtleneck tops, I’m blaming you. 😀

[@Joanne_Mahlmeister]

I just started building guitars and I can’t wait to try this technique on a build. Thank you for the demonstration.

[@sjhorton1184]

Can this finish be sanded smooth since you have to raise the grain in order to get this effect, or does that grind away the raised grain to the point that the contrasting stain is removed?

[@jeffcampbell6898]

I think the next Guitar I build I'm going to try your method. Thank you.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome. Just make sure you try with a piece of scrap wood first

[@johnsmith539]

Gentlemen, again we meet in appreciation of this fine ladies skills.

[@Otto-W]

I was given a large amount of white oak and have been testing and searching for alternative finishes that won't give me the classic golden color. I tried some ceruse techniques yesterday but I think I rushed the drying times. It still gave me enough idea to see it's what I'll be using for my next project. I liked the ink over the traditional stains, it is messy but it does give it a richer color. I'll try it again with more appropriate drying times. Thanks for the tip.

[@jjohnson8977]

Very cool. I have an old cabinet project comming up this i might use

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Go for it!

[@paulmcgeoch2603]

Ohhh what a lovely pair

[@genesishep]

Wow, mature there

[@mdaley3102]

That’s a great way to put a finish on grainy wood. Thanks

[@flatroc1]

why does she keep getting that piece of wood and tools etc. in the way of the video shot ? ❤

[@campbellpaul]

I had been looking for such information, and actually set my project aside when I found your video! This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome Paul. Thanks for watching

[@NormanChester882]

​@@woodworkingwithSkylerGod bless you, good job, Good work

[@brucemou1]

Really got my attention!

[@5k37ch0]

Wow thanks

[@insanity6105]

This is an incredible and captivating video. But aren’t you going to do a wood staining presentation?

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

I use colored stain more than the wood tones. I do it a little different but similar to you. The black stain goes on and dries, then sand with 120 to get the low areas, then the second color (I like black and barn red) goes on and spot apply the black to fill in any spots. Fun video.

[@machewe1158]

Have you become more of a fan of the black ink since the previous ebonizing video? lol I couldn't help but notice the stain still on the bench 😅. I'm thinking black with red for a fiery burnt look would be awesome. Really good information again thank you! There are a lot of quality finishes you can take away from this video. Also... 😁

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Well….. it’s growing on me. I didn’t try to clean the bench yet, need to buy some alcohol:)

[@oneofdavidsmightymen]

Love this I am about to build a computer desk and saw this. I now know how it will be finished thanks

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Hope you enjoy it! A desk should look beautiful. Make sure you experiment first with a scrap piece of same wood and seal it with a top coat

[@kendibben3179]

Fantastic ❤

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks 🤗

[@zaedlo]

Nice facade.

[@ToddAndelin]

Collings guitar company from Texas does this with different woods on their guitars.... they call this white on black "doghair" ... glad to see you showing the technique with the oak.... I like your channel... where are you from by the way? Im am a woodworking carpenter in Utah, USA and also Finnish citizen

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thats awesome. I am from Romania originally

[@leftyo9589]

PRS is doing it now too.

[@migdi242424]

Beautiful.. love this look. I'll try it.

[@gado6438]

Great tips!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful!

[@robeccs]

Im glad to have found your channel.🍻👍🏼

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Welcome aboard!

[@joediberardino4419]

Awesome video thank you

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

you are welcome

[@Griffinwoodworks]

That looks amazing! I’m going to give it a shot.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes is very fun. Just make sure the stain is completely dry and dont leave the top coat for too long. Wipe pretty much right away. Experiment with timing

[@MrKobyp7]

It's look amazing!!! Thank you so much.

[@MrFixiit]

i never seen such a tool to scrape my wood should i use this on hard wood or just soft wood ? beautiful result

[@reginaldmcfadden4813]

Subscribed ! Now can I keep my eyes on the work?? 😮

[@bennybischoff4913]

Thanks for sharing this video. This is a great looking finish. This is used on some guitars with various color combinations and always looks very cool.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad you like it!

[@duanevigue1603]

WOW! Great vid. Would love to see more! lol

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@Isabel-belsai]

Interesting video.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@Joey.Darkwoods-Studio]

beautiful work and work shop!

[@larsjansson2625]

Love your videos.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

So glad!

[@dirtyd3030]

looks very nice rubbed into the wood.

[@RubiconSS26]

I'm hypnotized

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

:)

[@prun8893]

Mr. Ewing knows exactly what he's doing.

[@paulhadfield7909]

i love this channel so helpful

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

nice, great work by the cameraman..............😁🤗

[@PhilWilkinsonMusic]

Great videos and tips thank you!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are very welcome

[@woodshopnerdery]

The results look great! I like to play with Rit fabric dye in coloring wood. Lots of colors lots of fun especially for craft type projects.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Great idea!

[@blackopal3138]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler Yes, this is what I was talking about in the reply I just left. I'll go you one better, I get mine at Dollar Tree!, lol. 60ml(2oz)) for $1.25(Canada). Tye dye, dyes. They actually work really well on wood, no mess or smell, UV protection, very colorfast, I've whole wash bleached a shirt I did with them a few times, in hot water, and the color barely even fades. So many rackets out there. Home Depot, $25 for 8 oz, vs $5 if you know there is no magic in the home brand. Lol, I've used cayenne, turmeric, felt pens, food coloring, printer ink. Nothing holds up to the light, or stays separated at cellular level. Tye dye, the way to go. peace

[@martinwilliams9098]

Absolutely lovely stuff

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you Martin

[@TheMoppersmurf]

Really usesfull information. Thank you!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You're very welcome!

[@ramoncarrerajr.3052]

I really hope you can help. I have built a bench and using a pc of plywood for bench top. Can you show the difference in a pc solid wood and a pc of plywood? Thank you!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I wouldn’t do this technique on plywood. Only on open pores woods

[@truthbetold2914]

That pink shirts the best! NICE rack!

[@samina7670]

i have a question for you.. i have natural timer floor not laminated. started to have some scratches how do i fix the tinting paint?

[@TheGaryj57]

Thank you for keeping us abreast of this tecknique

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

You are welcome

[@genesishep]

Would this also work with the ebonizing process you demonstrated using steel wool and vinegar?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes. But make sure is really dry. Like overnight dry

[@mathewhunt81]

i got Hardwood during this video

[@Lathe-Lizard]

Makes you wanna shalack

[@MebelAH]

Sangat keren sekali hasilnya

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you

[@MebelAH]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler salam bengkel kayu

[@stevecam724]

Magnificent 💖💖

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks 😄

[@jjohnson8977]

Raise grain with water wet and dry and repeat

[@htr-marklin-modellbahn2856]

Thank you for your great videos. You explained this technique very well. I subscribed to your channel and find your videos very informative. Please keep it up and best regards. Thomas🙋‍♂

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you Thomas

[@pcast1115]

Just curious as to who are the makers of the white scratch pads that you use? I need to try that Odies oil that you use too.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Non-Scratch, Super Long-Lasting Scrubbing Pad 5 pk, 10x4.5in. Best Reusable Multipurpose Scouring Sponge for Home Surfaces. Perfect Pro Grade Multi-Surface Scrubber Pads for Light-Duty Indoor Cleaning. From mop mob on Amazon

[@seamusday1964]

Great video very helpful

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching

[@andrula]

After watching this, I really had a craving for a glass of milk! Strange!

[@3centpickle626]

love the finished look. i will have to check it out and see if it can hold up to the outdoors.loving the vids. you are a very talented wood worker and deffinately nice to look at.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you so much! :)

[@keithparsons9484]

What did she do, I missed it!

[@vichenzadoorian7551]

That was awesome and looked amazing

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks so much!

[@AverageUser1040]

Raised my grain.

[@jacobsapple]

Wow the grain is raising

[@nickhuffman9426]

The cameraman understood the assignment 😊

[@michaelcarson4840]

😂

[@robertdalga128]

Yeah, what was she doing with that wood again?

[@alkyhauler8185]

🤣🤣🤣

[@alanross3435]

@@robertdalga128 She was definitely rubbing on it!!!

[@jerryp514]

I estimate the thermostat was set to 63.8 F.

[@ensignofindustry1033]

Could how have also used that homemade ebony stain from your other video as the first dark coat?

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes

[@jthepickle7]

"Decorative grain fill" A' La George Franks. He recommended a weak solution of lye and water. This was flooded on and then the wood was wire brushed, then neutralized with weak vinegar solution. The lye melts the sap in the grain and more color can be squeegeed into the grain. I once made 22 tables, in the early 1980's , for a restaurant - green aniline dye with yellow (Grumbacher) grain fill, in Oak. (the French sell a very fine bristle brass brush - hardware store wire brushes are too aggressive - IMO.

[@coreytorres3952]

Where do you buy or get the stain at

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I bought mine on amazon. I put links to them in the description of the video

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

That looks awesome

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you. I like it too! I will be using this technique in different colors for the next few projects

[@randyscrafts8575]

The microphone was nestled between them with care.

[@michealhand1001]

Hello S&S Could this technique be used on plywood,MDF,etc?And i wonder would you be up for a challenge? Could you see if you could get a good finish on OSB board The traditional way of painting it takes to many coats of paint and to much time..Thanks

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

I accidentally spilled some on my plywood bench and it turned dark gray. What is OSB board?

[@michealhand1001]

What Can it be Used For? There’s a variety of DIY projects that OSB is fantastic for and you can use it for both interior and exterior use as it’s weather resistant (check for a stamp on the back of the board to make sure). It’s regularly used for flooring because of its strength and it’s ideal for a workshop or shed. It can also be used for roof sheathing to go under your roofing system or as a sheathing on the walls. But for a creative person or carpenter OSB can be used to create a multitude of different pieces of furniture or cabinetry as well. With a little creativity the sky is the limit with the endless options, headboards, noticeboards, drawers and wardrobes. If you are thinking of using it in the garden, although it’s weather resistant, for permanent outdoor use you will probably want to add some further weather protection. The weather resistant sealant will also only have been applied to the surface of the OSB so as soon as you make a cut into it you will want to add more sealant to ensure that water is not absorbed through the exposed material.

[@michealhand1001]

Hello S&S there are hardwood faced plywood sheets of 8by4 that this technique could work on?.

[@tommysts1920]

You just popped up on my KZbin, I guess since I love woodworking. I saw where you got the India ink on you and your bench. I believe alcohol will dissolve the ink. Anyhow, I subscribed to your channel. Thanks and I learned a couple of things about coloring the wood. Looks like it might penetrate the wood fairly deep and I will have to give it a try. Oh, have made this style of box, but never thought of making Kleenex boxes 🤔

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thanks for the tip about using alcohol to remove inl. Will give it a try. Thank you so much for the sub. I will make sure to post more videos soon but not for next week or so. Currently recovering from carpal tunnel surgery I had this Tuesday .

[@alanross3435]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler get well soon!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

@@alanross3435 thank you

[@robertjozwiak1523]

Two products I never would have considered to stain wood.

[@tycox8704]

I’m puzzled as to how/why this works. If the black coats the lower fibers, and the white coats the raised grain, how does wiping it not remove the white from the higher surface?

[@mikerebman8587]

It looks like the black coats the lower fibers AND raised grain, then dries. When you apply the white and wipe it off, you are removing the white from the raised grain, exposing the dried black color, and leaving the white on the lower grain.

[@tycox8704]

That would make sense. However, it looked like it was the raised grain that held onto the white coat.

[@bobbrowne3027]

I should think that she expects the kind of responses from men on here and probably laughs at them , otherwise would not be teasing us like this. All that aside , good practical demonstrations and yes with added attractions ( I'm just a mere mortal male as well ). Just building a guitar with a red Meranti body and not sure what to do with it yet so checking all vids for ideas. Will be checking all of yours as they are informative , concise and very pleasant to watch.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

:)

[@bradb8292]

This technique looks amazing with cabinets, but have only seen black/white and white/black. With Rubio's assortment of colors, you could really do some unique color combinations.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Yes, I am going to do some different colors in my next few projects

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

You can also use any natural colouring from Tea,coffee, beetroot or berries etc, as wood is absorbent it will just penetrate then if using wax you can heat gently to liquify as it makes it easier to apply, from a painter with 38yrs exp

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you. That’s an awesome tip! Will try that

[@simonmountford4291]

I very recently started woodworking and I’ve made a number of tissue box 📦 covers…dovetailed, mitred, but joint…however after watching your video I’ve definitely picked up a couple of tips to speed my work rate up.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Wonderful! Glad it was helpful

[@7.62x39Boogaloo]

I clicked for wood…and it delivered😂

[@tedpreston4155]

I recently finished a set of tables for a restaurant using a similar technique that results in an almost opposite finish: black grain with lighter wood surrounding it. To achieve this, I used two water-based stains, black, and then whatever lighter color you wish for the main body color. First stain the piece black, then, after drying, sand off most of the black stain, so that it remains only in the grainy areas. Next, apply a coat of lighter color stain. Where there is black stain remaining in the "grain", it will slowly fade up through the lighter color stain, giving you a light colored wood with darker color in the grain.

[@soledude]

👏👏👏

[@donpalmer4155]

Better than painting cabinets! Thank You for the upload! Subscribed!

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Thank you for watching and for the subscribe

[@kjeldlarsen912]

By looking at the wood I got a wood

[@bryannicholson843]

I really wanted to see this technique but I’m having trouble focusing.

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

:)

[@oldporkchops]

@@woodworkingwithSkyler You seem to revel in this kind of attention? :)

[@joshuadiliberto1103]

dude!

[@anthonymellor174]

You didn’t compare the two types of ink finishes….

[@kuehnel16]

Your such a nice lady 😊😊💐

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

😊 thank you

[@kencrisp6333]

This is a really neat technique, and one I wanted to try right away. I appreciate that you provide a really good explanation of how to do it, plus you offer many tips to help us avoid any boobie traps! For some reason, your video inspired me to listen to some '80s music to put me in the mood. I listened to The Pointer Sisters' song "I'm So Excited" while rubbing this stuff on my wood, which made it a lot of fun. The first time I tried it, I applied it a little too moist. The second time, though, was a charm. Thanks for what you do! Keep the videos coming!

[@37yearsofanythingisenough39]

This isn’t new. George Soderberg, taught this in his Finishing Technology course in 1973 at UW-Stout. See his text by the same name.

[@michealhand1001]

Maybe but nobody has heard of him.And I,m sure he doesn,t look like her😄😄😃

[@hellojrod]

got dang...

[@studioartisane3709]

It is called ceruse in French

[@woodworkingwithSkyler]

Very cool! Thanks Sandrine!

[@joekonopka2363]

Not new or trendy, but thanks for trying.

[@jamesmarotta816]

I don’t know about you…. I’m have a hard time concentrating on the wood