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@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@martintheron1386 Жыл бұрын
Love your work. I subscribed.From sunny South Africa
@Mark_Wood8 ай бұрын
This is fantastic and exactly what I was looking for for an upcoming project with red oak. Thanks!
@jairocruz-rua90799 ай бұрын
This is one of the better videos I’ve seen on how to ebonize. If you do an in-depth video on each of the 3 processes you showed in this video, they would do well also!
@waynebooker498 Жыл бұрын
Woodworking just got more enjoyable to watch.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
:)
@insertanynameyouwant5311 Жыл бұрын
clicked on video and not disappointed, might as well start being fond of wood working
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
@nickmcnellis393711 күн бұрын
Very nice lady. Thank you for sharing this technique.
@zendean5207 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video for wood ebonizing and for wood hardening.
@jeffhildreth92448 ай бұрын
Hardening, not the facts.
@MugenS2000XXXАй бұрын
😂😂
@lfc6663 Жыл бұрын
Well they both looked fine from here. . .
@tobinnick Жыл бұрын
I've used these methods a few times over the years. The Bark tea doesn't make a massive difference on red oak which already has high levels of tannins in it, but for woods which are lower in tannins it makes a huge difference - an example would be the maple from the chopping board. Another trick is to grab some plane shavings after your piece has dried and burnish the finish thoroughly, you will get a beautiful muted shine which you can highlight further with a wax finish.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
I will have to try that
@NeoRichardBlake Жыл бұрын
I was actually wondering if the tea would make a more noticeable difference on something like maple or poplar.
@BoB-Dobbs_leaning-left Жыл бұрын
I also burnish the finish. I use a piece of steel plate, about 3" square with polised edges and rounded corners. This lays the wood fiber into the wood and leaves a nice polised surface and needs virtually no finish other than, say, a light wax.
@lazio7495 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! 👍
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
@@lazio7495 thanks
@tims0012 ай бұрын
Fantastic points you have, thank you for showing me. I never knew wood could change so quickly with your help.
@MugenS2000XXXАй бұрын
😂😂
@leeharrison42532 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your true self when demonstrating....good job! I watched this because I am thinking of ebonizing full sheets of 4 x 8 oak and using it behind my bed like a headboard.
@johnsmith539 Жыл бұрын
Be strong gentlemen, stay focused.
@rolandzoske448 Жыл бұрын
It's really not that easy when you're not made of wood...
@LNVACVAC Жыл бұрын
Yes
@dragbikedemon Жыл бұрын
Amen
@thatnthis1042 Жыл бұрын
I'm trying but....I'm only human, I've watched it 4 times and I zone out the first time she said wood.....I'll give it one last play...😅
@36index Жыл бұрын
🤭🤣😂..... EXACTLY!
@jimfeger239118 күн бұрын
Skyler, your projects on your website are amazing. I especially like the hybrid wood-epoxy crosses and the cutting boards. I found your channel by searching for a way to finish poplar. Excellent! Thank you.
@jonathanspiliotis2289 Жыл бұрын
Really cool effect. I was surprised at just how fast the reaction happens.
@opinion8033 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful Tips. Thanks for showing us
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@bobbyfranklin592417 күн бұрын
😂
@gmax02 ай бұрын
i can admit, it was very enjoyable ebonizing :)
@bobsmith3790 Жыл бұрын
That,s beautiful!!! I’m going to start playing with that this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing! Great video.
@freetorobandloot5 ай бұрын
Thank you. This is exactly what I was looking for. I just bought all of the materials from Lowes and started my first batch.
@mantaszmenskis56192 ай бұрын
You're going to need some pH testing paper. Doubt yiou can get that a the lowes
@SharpEdgeStandardOfficial Жыл бұрын
Great tips thanks. I was happily distracted as well 😛
@chrisbec33132 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see an alternative to paint or stain with simple easy to come by materials. I think this is more of a chemical reaction or oxidation. Thanks for the video!
@COLLAR01 Жыл бұрын
Dr did a great job on the cans.
@LonelyDogBarking Жыл бұрын
You can use ordinary black tea as an activator on woods with no tannins in it. I used it on a walking stick, applying different coatings and finished it off with a few layers of a mat clear varnish and it looks stunning. Like some kind of Japanese lacker. A deep dark black-brownish colour. Very satisfying to work with these simple products and create such a nice effect.
@dismafuggerhere2753 Жыл бұрын
was just coming to the comments wondering if the tea was adding tannins to the wood. wondering if multiple treatments of tea would would enable soft woods to be ebonized in the same way ?
@stefanfyhn4668 Жыл бұрын
@@dismafuggerhere2753 she said she added extra tannins with the wood. But yes, different teas can give different colors. Instant coffee has a greenish hue to it. You can use anything with tannins in it, even red wine I believe
@consciousconscience Жыл бұрын
What is the sequence for this "activator"? Do you just steep black tea, put it on, wait for it to dry, then apply your stain as normal?
@tuggben5510 Жыл бұрын
Your bosom knowledge is beyond this world :) thanks.
@WEdHarris Жыл бұрын
Very informative video!! Thank you so much! Well done!
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thormusique Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! Of these three, I definitely also do prefer the look of the iron acetate finish. The grain and texture still show through very nicely. Cheers!
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@d3w4yn3 Жыл бұрын
My wife came up with a technique using the distilled vinegar, the 0000 steel wool, and coffee. She brews the coffee just like you would make a pot of coffee, and mixes the coffee with the vinegar and soaks the steel wool in it. It seems to enhance the pigments in the wood and gives an almost graying effect with a tinge of brown. We had no idea that anybody was doing this, great video, we will try your technique.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@haliaeetus8221 Жыл бұрын
@@woodworkingwithSkyler Great video. I wonder, does iron acetate have good impregnating properties as in against wood rot, if the thing, let's say a bench outside needs treatment. Of course there would be some finish with oil or something but does iron acetate have such chemical properties on its own?
@Bigtwinman Жыл бұрын
@@haliaeetus8221 If I understand your question correctly I believe she covered that @ 14:33 in the video.
@haliaeetus8221 Жыл бұрын
@@Bigtwinman No, because you do not understand what impregnated wood means then, but thanks for the well meaning attempt.
@scpatl4now11 ай бұрын
Actually you are muting the effect. Coffee is also high in tannin so by mixing it all together you are diluting the iron acetate. If you like the color you got then I would call that a success. Try it putting the coffee on the wood first. You will get something much different.
@Someone-fc9io Жыл бұрын
I have used this method to stain red oak to make jewelry boxes and it works great. After the iron acetate dries (I use a heat gun) it is going to slightly raise the grain of the oak. Just lightly sand the wood with 220 or 320 grit sand paper before finishing. The stain won't sand off because it reacts with the tannins in the cell walls. Remember, lightly sand. I use spray lacquer for the finish and it leaves a beautiful sheen. Thanks again for your demo.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. I never used spray lacquer. Can you recomand a good brand? I might try it
@woodrowsmith3400 Жыл бұрын
I had wondered if the solution would lift the grain. I guessed right. I became a big fanboy of 3M's finish scuffing pads some time back. The one I'd likely use here is #7447. In my area the easiest place to find them is at an auto body shop, which is also a wonderful place to wander looking for other finish related speciality products...go figure.
@andrewarthurmatthews66852 ай бұрын
Yes it’s a good tip , yes I said tip , but as an ex professional experienced and qualified restorer& conservator of antique furniture I found that Indian Ink which is absolutely black with no blue tints worked very well . Ditto artists quality acrylic paint is marvellous stuff as it dries quickly and a decent finish can be achieved swiftly.
@inspectorcal Жыл бұрын
vinegar and steel wool has been used for centuries to dye wood its called vinegaroon, and it workes superbly well on veggie tanned leather, its a whole lot cleaner than leather dye and will not come off and stain your white clothes like some dye can. if it doesnt seem to get dark enough try soaking wood/leather in very strong cold tea to add more tannin.
@mantaszmenskis56192 ай бұрын
The vinegar smell lingers, and the leather, if not treated afterwards in an alkaline bath, becomes MORE acidic and disintegrates faster.. One needs to find the pH of the leathe to start, and bring it back to that point in order to stabilize it after treatment.
@inspectorcal2 ай бұрын
@@mantaszmenskis5619 made gun belts and vinegarooned leather over 40 years ago still looks as good as new and does not smell at all.
@disklamer Жыл бұрын
Great technique, I really like the simple homemade aspect of this solution and especially that there are no volatile chemicals involved.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@stevenmarston89233 ай бұрын
Actually there is... the reaction releases hydrogen gas, so do this outdoors. Also, I wouldn't simply pour in the vinegar and put a lid on it. At least not until the off gassing has finished (fizzing stops). Then it would be safe to set aside. (nuclear chemistry for almost 20 years). I realize (near the end of the video) you stated to put some holes in the lid. The solution will continue to concentrate due to evaporation as time goes by. Came to the comments to look for information regarding sealing off the solution too quickly.
@tony4360 Жыл бұрын
Hi just like to say keep up the good work love watching you x
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@lespaulguitarmn1 Жыл бұрын
Never knew of this process before now and took 6 years of woodowking and shop in school! Wow I can see some nice speaker cabinets, or new entertainment center project. Love the simplicity/cost and ease of use with great looks. Just may try this ebonized finish on a Tele or Strat guitar blank over the winter! Thanks for sharing this S&S please keep the lessons coming,
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. So glad you liked it
@dgperforms1 Жыл бұрын
I'm going to use the Iron Acetate on my next Cigar Box Guitar Build. I'll then distress it with an actual piece of Charcoal, then seal it
@ChrisPBacon-vf2dz Жыл бұрын
Some of the earliest Rosewood slabs they put on Strat necks were really dark in colour compared to the anaemic stuff of today. Will this method darken up my Gibson 339 neck ?
@argonaut3001 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much! Also, I love the casual way you drop the "How to avoid explosions" tip at the end; hilarious (and very important!). I wish you every success with your channel xx
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
:) Thank you. I figure nobody would be watching by that point of the video. But yes, very important
@sarmastАй бұрын
Thank you for showing the woods clearly & also the homemade solution. Would you recommend pre-conditioning when using the iron wool mixture, or skipping it? Thank you
@chevive7 Жыл бұрын
Strong and beautiful lady, first video I see of her and loved it straight away
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Awww, thank you
@patrickmccullagh881 Жыл бұрын
I have used this method to make black leather, however never thought of using it for wood.. Making some today.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Cool. Let me know how it went
@steadmanuhlich6734 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! This is not the first I have seen on this technique, and this was the. First of your videos I have seen, but it is the best demonstration and presentation I have seen on this topic. Good pacing, good narration (clear language, easy to understand and follow). You answered all my questions and the comparison with the ink was interesting and your observations (and showing to the camera) was convincing and helpful. Subscribed to learn more. Keep up the good work.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@needfoolthings Жыл бұрын
Black wood is my favorite!
@bradleyheathhaysable10 ай бұрын
Your videography is fantastic!
@frankcoffey Жыл бұрын
perfect for that wood Tesla dash! I thought about trying to stain it but then I found alcontara covered caps that look even better
@DeepSouthSlingsDarrellAllen Жыл бұрын
I have used ebonizing for years back when I made Native American “style “ flutes to great effect coloring wood. You can even do it decoratively by brushing small amounts on with a watercolor paintbrush. I’d do diamond shapes for example, wood burn the edges as a border to contain the solution, then you end up with a nice black diamond. 👍
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
That sounds really cool. I used watercolor on wood before for coloring some burned designs
@alenpoohvlogs57639 ай бұрын
Worth knowing the experiment of ebonizing...thankyou so much
@tonywilkes1781 Жыл бұрын
Definitely going to try the wire wool and vinegar 👍
@Wolfgang34187 ай бұрын
Surprising result, thank you! What I would like to learn is how to make translucent white for wood. Can I just mix white pigment and linseed varnish? What would you do?
@graemebrumfitt6668 Жыл бұрын
Rite Sawdust Girl, Great vid, I have been doing this for years, mostly for my bird houses but have never heard of the tea tip or as someone mentioned in the comments coffee will be trying these for sure! Little tip if I may! When you paint, stain or use the solution brush towards the edge and not from the edge in, hope that makes sense! Stay safe n well. TFS, GB :)
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Will do and that makes total sense. Thank you
@josepharnold5419 Жыл бұрын
Like your technique and your info tks for sharing
@Eeklex Жыл бұрын
I happened upon this due to some curiosity about how ebonizing works. In the old days, maybe up to the 1960s, the term would show up in Sears (etc.) catalog ads for cheap guitars with fingerboards made of ebonized hardwood instead of ebony or rosewood. I wouldn’t have guessed the process would be so simple. I don’t know whether it’s something I want to try, but it’s good to know how. Thanks! - Paul
@herenow2895 Жыл бұрын
A couple of really great tips. Thank you x
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@gado6438 Жыл бұрын
Nice tips!
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@herenow2895 Жыл бұрын
@@woodworkingwithSkyler - I like them too. They're great.
@Chopper1095 Жыл бұрын
Would this work on a Guitar Finger board that has Indian Laurel Wood on it ? I want darken it to look something like Rose Wood..
@zachrawlings6523 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous. The wood final product is good-lookin as well!
@BuildingwithAshleyandAJ2 ай бұрын
Would you do this for stair treads?
@samina7670 Жыл бұрын
i like the iron acetate the most.. looks very natural
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Me too
@goodguy2627 Жыл бұрын
Very useful home technology and absolutely nicely presented. Thank you så much for sharing your skills.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@nicc82305 ай бұрын
Hello, have you tried dry brushing a different color over this? I want to make it match my deck which is trex (black with lighter brown). Thanks
@doudeck9586 Жыл бұрын
I learned a little about ebonizing woods but it was a little difficult concentrating on the table area. Good information, thanks.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RC60669 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the demonstration. I mainly use shellac with various stains to colour wood as I prefer a more natural looking sheen.. easy to control sheen - semi gloss, gloss, etc with shellac layering. Perhaps I can offer you some advice for your hair? It is commonly called Rice Water hair treatment and has been used for centuries. Simply put one cup of plain rice into a bowl containing 5 cups of water. Leave bowl covered with a cloth for roughly 12 hrs. Strain the rice from the water and put the 'rice water' in any kind of spray bottle. Spray this water onto your hair and leave for 10 mins or so. Then simply rinse your hair under the shower. Do this every day for 7 days and you will see a very noticeable improvement in the health and shine of your hair. My wife has been using this method many years for dry and frizzy hair problems. She doesn't really have the problem now but continues to employ this method to maintain healthy shiny hair every month or so. You will find many videos on KZbin about this rice water and it is very much famous because certain ladies in Nepal use it and they hold the records for longest hair in the world - YT videos about this as well. Anyway it is completely natural and once made can be stored in the refrigerator for 7 days or more. I hope you dont mind my suggestion its just i think you will love the results. Kind regards Rob
@smokypoo11 ай бұрын
very nice, specially if you'd like to keep the wood grain. Can you put a sort of wax on it to make it more resistant?
@guinnesslover2970 Жыл бұрын
could park my bike in there !
@KDD00633 ай бұрын
Does it make sense to use the acetate and also ink? I would like the finish to be durable and very black, so if there is an option that penetrates deep into the wood that would be great.
@hubbsllc Жыл бұрын
Hey, any thoughts on how well this finish will hold up over time, especially with exposure to light?
@sociopathmercenary3 ай бұрын
If you want the ebonize wood that does not have the natural tannins, does the bark tea add enough tannins for this to work?
@JmJones26112 ай бұрын
I wonder if I use the steel wool and vinegar on a rosewood do you think it would work ? I am doing this for my guitar frets 😁
@edwardpetersen4309 Жыл бұрын
I work on acoustic fretted instruments. I use india ink to "ebonize" lighter wood fretboards or to cover light streaks and spots in real ebony. Works like a charm and won't come off on your fingers when completely dry. There is shellac in real india ink as a drying agent. Enjoyed your video. Thanks.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks for the tip
@fliving70 Жыл бұрын
I’ve used xylene based furniture dyes to darken fretboards, but I have found they do bleed, especially when the fretboard is later conditioned (I use Feed N Wax). Given the “oily” nature of rosewood I was curious as to how well the iron acetate would penetrate it. Looking at the cutting board cherry really looks like ebony when ebonized.
@stevecam724 Жыл бұрын
I don't know what you said but I loved watching you talk and move about 💖💖
@cokdnlokd1238 Жыл бұрын
I love this information and the supplier does not hurt my eyes either.
@tonygohagan2766 Жыл бұрын
That is one happy Microphone!!
@stereothrilla8374 Жыл бұрын
If you want it to actually be black with the wood texture the ink looks way better than the other two. If you’re actually going for black wood the other two look like your paint was too thin or you ran out of stain.
@mickcawley4797 Жыл бұрын
Great video, as a beginner woodworker, I find these types of videos fascinating and really helpful.👍👍👍
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TruthAndMoreTruth Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I had never see this way to stain wood before. I would like to have see a depth test to see which penetrated the best. Maybe a sandpaper test or something.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Great suggestion!
@russb257Ай бұрын
Rit dye in the bottle full strength or leather dye both work well too
@lincoln53102 ай бұрын
You make wood strong
@adad-nerari4117 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting method, I'll try it. Thanks.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
you are welcome
@dermo433 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@God666712 ай бұрын
So u apply vinegar in it. Or above the ink once dry ?
@suntzu61228 ай бұрын
Is there an opposite process to make wood white? This makes me curious about a black / white contrast piece.
@MaxStArlyn11 ай бұрын
Can you mix the vinegar ebonizing mixer with Tung oil and apply it?
@bobby-c7731 Жыл бұрын
By far my favorite of your videos so far. I learned a lot about ebonizing wood. I’d never thought of doing that before. I’m curious what the bark tea alone would have done. I may have to whip some up to find out. Thank you for this video!!
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@lazygardens Жыл бұрын
Bark tea alone will be a brownish color of the tannins You need the iron acetate to get black.
@fastj19626 ай бұрын
Can you sand the wood after the treatment? What are the effects? Does it retain the dark color, or rub off right away?
@Cactustone4 ай бұрын
How do you prevent the iron acetate from turning red over time? I used this formula on som Alder, which initially turned a beautiful grey, but a couple days later turn very rust-colored.
@vinylhead99382 ай бұрын
I like the look but I'm not sure about the smell. How bad is it?
@budm998210 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Its just what I was looking for. I'm building a soap curing rack out of red oak and the customer wants it dark. I was not sure how to get red oak to be dark but now I see. Do you think its ok to spray lacquer on as a finish?
@FTHKANAME Жыл бұрын
Nice! I will try that for sure! Nice camera angles btw 😁
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@trashpandapi9905 Жыл бұрын
Great video I really enjoyed it thank you for the comparison between techniques
@AnthonyJones-bb1sr Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@tennwilcox8663 Жыл бұрын
Tank you and tice nits 😊
@calumalum892710 ай бұрын
Can you put danish oil on top of the iron acetate mix??
@guitarstevie2 Жыл бұрын
You explain things very well, and produce excellent videos. I'm curious if you know what the gas is the mixture produces? Thank you.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am not sure on what the gas is
@michaelmoore7975 Жыл бұрын
Mesmerizing.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@jimlogsdon5308 Жыл бұрын
Does this work with plywood...without it swelling up?
@moapictures Жыл бұрын
Beautiful microphone you have! I've watched it several times.
@michaelstrauss6587 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. I am a cabinet maker, this may be useful sometime.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Awesome. Give it a try
@gordbaker896 Жыл бұрын
Just WOW!
@potsy9973 Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful, I used to thin black oil paint and apply it like a stain. But the results are no where near as nice as results with your methods. I know what colour my next project is going to be :)
@guitarasaurusrex0013 Жыл бұрын
Great idea! A cool application of this technique would be coloring guitar fretboards/creating guitar necks.
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@markuschelios6891 Жыл бұрын
Came because my wood needed ebonizing and was not disappointed.
@rosswitte6 ай бұрын
How long does it take the ink to dry? It might be the most messy, but I thought it looked the best.
@richardkusimenkah Жыл бұрын
Not sure why this popped on my feed... But I watched it anyways
@propertystuff7221 Жыл бұрын
Neat! I watch a ton of woodworking videos, and this is the first I've heard of this!
@woodworkingwithSkyler Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@garyg68 Жыл бұрын
I did this on a solid alder guitar. I just used regular tea bags (UK, pennies... :)) to add the tannin and let it soak well in. It worked but not nearly as dark as you got it, more of a mid grey. I'll try again sometime following your method, thanks.