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Better Woodturning Through Chemistry
Ebonizing is a technique that leaves the wood deep black without obscuring the grain figure. Use species with a high tannin content like oak, walnut, mahogany or even cherry. Soak a wad of fine steel wool or rusty nails in white vinegar overnight. Brush the solution on the raw wood. This will raise the grain so cut it back with 0000 steel wool or 400+ paper. Repeat several times until the desired depth is achieved. Let the piece dry thoroughly, then finish with your favorite top coat.
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Events
| July Meeting |
The July meeting will be on Tuesday July 27th at Jim Kephart Open Shop 7/25 only. Jim will NOT be doing an open shop in August. |
| August Meeting |
Open Shop Days. Come visit with your fellow woodturners at their shops. Learn a new technique, learn to embelish, see how to set up your shop, laugh alot & let the chips fly!!! Please call to let them know that you are coming so that they can anticipate the attendance. Ken Rowe - 8/14 Salt & Pepper mills 860-349-1558 Corey Anderson - 8/15 1PM - ? 860-368-1146 Eric Holmquist - 8/22 9AM - ? 860-289-4791 Rick Meier - 8/28 10AM-4PM intro to airbrushing & pryography 860-643-0890 Al Czellecz — date TBD, please watch website for date
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