If you brush on a coat of plain vinegar a few minutes before you apply the witches’ brew it will work to make a deeper hue, and yes - it’s all about tannin content in the wood. It’s a billiant technique and really shines when it’s oiled.
I think I tossed about a golf ball size clump in then tossed a few steel nails in also. If I remember I let it sit about a week and the steel wool was almost gone and the nails looked slightly pitted. I did test this old solution I made up a few months later and it seems like it lost some strength as it sat. So I think it's a good idea to make it fresh for a darker finish.
Wow that turned out great. I've never heard ebonizing before but definitely going to try this on my next handle. I have never really been happy when trying stain.
Same here. I've tried a few different kinds and they always came out blotchy no matter what I tried. I like this method because it changes the pigments in the wood itself, rather than something that sits on the surface.
I like it! I've done some experimenting with aniline dyes; waterbased, which gives color with clarity vs muddy stained look. I'm going to try the two processes together. I really want to be able replicate the look of age without it looking fake. Good vid gave me more to think about. Thankyou and best regards, Chris
That sounds promising for sure. The only dyes I've tried were leather dyes. The color was cool but I had issues with it transferring to my hands after. I'd love to see what yours comes out like. Feel free to DM on Instagram and let me know. @nsvensen89
Thanks man. I was basically looking for a way to spice up some of the super white handle got. I still want to test out some other methods but this seems promising.
Thanks man I appreciate it. I'm not sure how well the color comes across on camera but it almost has an olive drab hue in person. I'm definitely going to do some more testing and see what other results I can get.
@@Nsvens89yeah in my experience some of my best colors have come by expecting one thing but getting another. It’s cool you’re testing things out and showing your results!
Looks awesome!
Thanks Joey! I've still got this handle in my stash. I really should hang something on it soon!
If you brush on a coat of plain vinegar a few minutes before you apply the witches’ brew it will work to make a deeper hue, and yes - it’s all about tannin content in the wood. It’s a billiant technique and really shines when it’s oiled.
Very interesting! I'll have to give that a try in the next round. I somewhat jumped into this test without much research. Thanks for watching!
Very cool, I have to try this. How much steel wool to vinegar? Is there a certain ratio?
I think I tossed about a golf ball size clump in then tossed a few steel nails in also. If I remember I let it sit about a week and the steel wool was almost gone and the nails looked slightly pitted. I did test this old solution I made up a few months later and it seems like it lost some strength as it sat. So I think it's a good idea to make it fresh for a darker finish.
Wow that turned out great. I've never heard ebonizing before but definitely going to try this on my next handle. I have never really been happy when trying stain.
Same here. I've tried a few different kinds and they always came out blotchy no matter what I tried. I like this method because it changes the pigments in the wood itself, rather than something that sits on the surface.
I like it thanks bro
Thanks man! I still haven't hung anything on this handle yet. Perhaps soon!
I like it! I've done some experimenting with aniline dyes; waterbased, which gives color with clarity vs muddy stained look. I'm going to try the two processes together. I really want to be able replicate the look of age without it looking fake. Good vid gave me more to think about. Thankyou and best regards, Chris
That sounds promising for sure. The only dyes I've tried were leather dyes. The color was cool but I had issues with it transferring to my hands after. I'd love to see what yours comes out like. Feel free to DM on Instagram and let me know. @nsvensen89
It looks really good. like a vintage patina.
Thanks man. I was basically looking for a way to spice up some of the super white handle got. I still want to test out some other methods but this seems promising.
It’s definitely a unique color! I think it looks awesome man. You definitely have skills.
Thanks man I appreciate it. I'm not sure how well the color comes across on camera but it almost has an olive drab hue in person. I'm definitely going to do some more testing and see what other results I can get.
@@Nsvens89yeah in my experience some of my best colors have come by expecting one thing but getting another. It’s cool you’re testing things out and showing your results!
It's something that I would watch a video on so I figured others might also enjoy taking a peak. Thanks man!
I like it!
Thanks! I definitely want to experiment with it some more but this initial test seems promising.