Thread: How to ebonise box sides

Time to test it Humphrey, but I have my concerns. At least the India ink that Jill linked to is waterproof which suggests to me that it might be incompatible with adhesive, especially of the water-based variety.

Jill, I didn't immediately comprehend that you treated the kwila with tannic acid before the liquid nightmare treatment. This suggests to me there is something else required to explain the poor colouration than what I previously gave. and I don't know what that is!

Originally Posted by Humphrey9999

Another thought just crossed my mind - one I overlooked earlier.

Timber ebonised with Liquid Nightmare can still be readily glued with PVA, since the timber remains porous.

Does anyone know if timber treated with India ink can be glued with PVA, or other adhesives, for that matter, or if the areas to be glued will need to be masked during India ink application?
(My guess is that it will glue OK, since ther's no sealer or binder in India ink, but I have to ask.)