Ebonizing with Iron Acetate
Hi All,
I've made up a solution of vinegar and steel wool. I used the double strength vinegar you can get from Coles and regular 0000 steel wool. From what I have read and seen on Youtube, the steel wool should dissolve in the vinegar over a 24 to 48 hour period and the solution ends up a rusty colour. Well, mine has stayed really clear and the steel wool hasn't dissolved at all. In fact,it looks like nothing has happened to it at all. I've tested it on a few pieces of wood and it works. I was just wondering if I should be waiting for the steel wool to dissolve or if this is normal. What has been your experience with this stuff? Thanks
Philip