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Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Brewing Up an Ebonizing Dye Stain 
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From contributor A: The attached photo shows some of colors you can brew to ebonize certain woods with the vinegar dye stains, from the light silver gray to ebony black.  Click here for full size image From contributor A: I personally would not use lye on my woods. It’s a powerful chemical that can affect certain woods in different ways. Ammonia fuming is another way of coloring the woods. Both of these coloring techniques take knowledge, and trial and error testing, plus samples. I would suggest you do some research before getting involved with potent chemicals. Patinated finishes also uses different chemicals to produce assorted colors that make up some beautiful finishes. I prefer to do my finishes with colorants rather than chemicals, but that doesn't mean that my way is the right or the best way. It’s personal. Attached is a photo of a faux patinated finish that I did for an article that will appear in *Custom Woodworking Business* in 2006. This Tall Box was done with only colorants.  Click here for full size image From contributor A: This photo shows a very dark ebonized finish, on Oak.  Click here for full size image Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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