How to Permanently Blacken Wood?
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I've used Brian Boggs' Ebonizing procedure on several projects with good success...
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#15
This is (cheap) poplar ebonized using vinegar, steel wool, and tannic acid.  Dark black.  Brian Boggs method.  The stain goes about 1/32" into the wood.

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#16
Blackberry, what are you trying to blacken? Whats the location of the finial project? What is the project?
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