Properties & Qualities
Application
Architecture Art Furniture Sample making Sculpture
Qualities
2D
Colour
Black
Sample Information
Date of Creation
March 25th, 2023
Dimensions
220m x 145mm x 2mm
Culture & Context
Using Ferric Acetate (Iron Acetate) for ebonizing wood has a long history, probably dating back to before the Early Modern Period. In the 19th century, ebonizing became popular as ebony was no longer nearly plentiful enough to feed the demand for the new mass-market furniture. |
Process & Production
Iron Acetate dye can be made at home using only vinegar and wire wool or old iron nails.The wood stain produced will react with the tannic acid in the wood giving different colour tonalities based on the species selected and tannic levels in the wood.The stain can be applied directly to the wood surface using a cloth, sponge or brush and will have an almost immediate effect at changing the colour. Wood should be left to dry before applying a finish such as Danish Oil. |
Recipe Details
Wood stain recipe:White Spirit Vinegar 500mlRusty iron nails or wire wool Place the contents in a jar and leave to brew for up to two weeks, releasing the air from the jar from time to time to release the build-up of gas. The stain produced is known as Iron Acetate |
Credits
Craft Maker
Tom Dalton
Photographer
Tom Dalton