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A True Black
Ebonizing wood isn’t as easy as it seems. Black dyes usually leave a bluish or greenish cast, oil stains look washed out, and paint obscures the grain. But a good India ink, which is really a very finely ground pigment, does the job. It’s available as a fast-drying waterborne liquid at most art or hobby stores.
As with any waterborne finish, raise the grain before you apply the ink. Dampen the wood with water, let it dry and sand lightly to
