Techniques
Ebonizing
Darkening wood to deep black using vinegar-and-iron solutions or dyes — popular on tannin-rich species like oak and walnut.
2 guides
Staining & Coloring
How to Stain Wood Dark
Products, Prep, and Species Guide
Get consistently dark stain results on any wood — choose the right stain type, prep the surface correctly, and avoid blotching on pine and maple.
Intermediate
Staining & Coloring
How Does Ebonizing Wood Work?
The Chemistry, the Technique, and Which Woods Work Best
Ebonize wood with iron acetate. The tannin-iron reaction, which species work best, how to mix the solution, and how to fix gray or uneven results.
Beginner