Apparently not, at least not with the rust+vinegar method. In both photos, the piece of bamboo
on the left is the control sample (original state), the piece on the right has been soaked overnight in ebonizing solution - virtually no change took place.
If you have had success with another method please share it via comments!
One of the things I like about the ebonizing process is that you get a pretty fair indication of how reactive the timber is within a few minutes. Any timber that gets noticeably darker after a quick brush with ebonizing solution is going to go very dark with a thorough soaking or repeated brush applications.
If you have had success with another method please share it via comments!
One of the things I like about the ebonizing process is that you get a pretty fair indication of how reactive the timber is within a few minutes. Any timber that gets noticeably darker after a quick brush with ebonizing solution is going to go very dark with a thorough soaking or repeated brush applications.
Wishing you a productive weekend...
Bit late but I've heard that if you soak the bamboo in water that has been boiled with red oak wood chips and then let it dry. And then use the steel wool vinegar it will darken it.
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