Ebonising

Ebonising is a process for darkening wood, giving it an appearance similar to ebony, hence the name.

It is particularly used for pianos and fine furniture.

Processes

One process uses iron dissolved in vinegar as the darkening agent. The ferric acetate thus formed reacts with the tannin in the wood.[1][2]

References
  1. http://www.fantasticwoodworking.com/ebonizing-bleaching-timber retrieved 7 December 2017
  2. Ebonizing Wood with Ferric Acetate


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