bizHB wrote:
how do get the ebonized effect of burned wood?i have a cherry wood
spoon that has a really nice comepletely smooth black i also found it
seals well even without a finish. and i would like to duplicate that on
bowls. do you burn it with a torch lightly and then sand the charcoal
away? is there a simpler way to do it? any suggestions would be
appreciated
~B
Use an ebonizing technique. Put some clean steel wool in a glass
container and add some vinegar. This is the ebonizer and you can use it
for ever just add more steel wool/vineger as it runs out. To work this
mix needs tannic acid in the wood. If in doubt brew up some tea and
apply to the piece first. Then use the steel wool pad to apply the
ebonizer. The wood will go instantly black. Allow to dry and apply
favourite finish.
Alternately use india ink purchased from artist supply store.