I've just discovered something really weird!

[MikeG.]

Hi,

I have just done something in the workshop that was really strange, and quite beautiful.

I am not going to tell you what happens, but try this yourselves.............

...............firstly, ebonise some oak with a mixture of vinegar and iron filings (the easiest way is to put some old wire wool in vinegar, and give it a really good shake......then leave it for a few days). Brush the mixture on, and a couple of minutes later your oak is really black. Amazing enough......

............then, leave your ebonised oak for a day or two, and it tends to go really grey/ brown and disappointing.

...........finally, brush on some Rustin's MDF sealer, and tell me what happens!! You will be amazed.

Unfortunately, the effect doesn't last............yet! There must be a way!!!

Mike

 

[DaveL]

Mike,

For those of us who don't have any Rustin's MDF sealer, how about posting a picture?

Pretty please :wink:

 

[MikeG.]

Dave,

I'll give it a few days first to see if anyone tries this for themselves. If I post a picture most people will think it has been photoshopped, it is just so vivid!

Mike

 

[dicktimber]

Using wire wool on oak for a natural finish is a no no in all the books I have read .......for the reason you describe, the wood turns black .
I have seen the results when a fine oak clock was rubbed down with wire wool, moisture introduced black streaks on the surface.

Mike

 

[wizer]

The suspense is literally killing me

 

[MikeG.]

Relax Tom!!

 

[miles_hot]

I Think you've either forgotten the thread or it's a wind up

Miles

 

[MikeG.]

Sorry!!

Yes, I had forgotten it.

I'll tell you, rather than post a photo. The finish goes an intense deep bluey-purple colour for a short while, a really vivid shoking colour. Unfortunately, it doesn't last, and returns to black when completely dry.

Mike

 

[joesoap]

Sorry!!

Yes, I had forgotten it.

I'll tell you, rather than post a photo. The finish goes an intense deep bluey-purple colour for a short while, a really vivid shoking colour. Unfortunately, it doesn't last, and returns to black when completely dry.

Mike

Oakay !