Ebonized oak colour duration

[duncanh]

I've just ebonized some oak using a mix of steel from my grinder and white vinegar and, as I wanted, the oak has gone very dark.
I'm intending using pieces of the oak on pepper grinders with a finish of cellulose sanding sealer followed by either melamine or acrylic lacquer.
I was wondering - is the colour change long lasting or is the oak likely to get lighter over time?

Duncan

 

[houtslager]

if left out in daylight , then it will lighten over time.how much lighter ? well that is the 40k question- varies with the species of wood , how long left to soak in the recipe.
sorry not truely helpful but after hundreds of restorations using that recipe, I usually go over it with a touch of "light fast"wood die AND BLACK french polish.
all the best

HS

 

[Derek Willis.]

You could coat the finished article with a strong mixture of Van **** Crystals diluted in hot water. applied prior to final finish.
Derek.

 

[John. B]

Duncanh,
Would be interested in seeing pics of the finished articles.

john. B