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How to Ebonize Wood. Learn to ebonize less expensive wood yourself so it looks like the
real deal and saves you money. You will need Steel wool 2 plastic jars White vinegar A
coffee filter A paint brush Rags and ammonia. Step 1. Place a piece of steel wool with no
soap on it in one of the glass jars. Make sure you are using real steel wool, not synthetic.
Step 2. Pour white vinegar into the jar, covering the steel wool completely. Use plastic jars
with plastic lids to avoid rust. Step 3. Place the lid tightly on the jar and let the steel
wool soak for 48 hours. The steel wool will dissolve. Step 4. Strain the liquid through
the coffee filter into the other jar to remove any extra steel wool debris. Step 5. Brush
the solution onto the wood, wiping off any excess with the rags. Using a darker wood
will result in a darker finish. Apply multiple coats to achieve your desired shade. Step
6. When the wood is as dark as you want it, brush ammonia onto the wood to neutralize
the solution and stop the dying process. Did you know Did you know? The ebony tree is vital
to the tourism industries in Kenya and Tanzania, where ebony wood carvings are popular with
tourists.