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Chestnut Ebonising spray

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Ebonising spray where do you buy your spray that has the cheapest postage
 

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I have used this stuff myself. The result it gives is, I would say, ebonised. By that I mean it fills the grain with a few coats and therefore resembles ebonised lacquer, in the chinesey, antiquey sort of way, which is the quality that the first reviewer on the Axi site is complaining about. It is sold as ebonising lacquer, and therefore it does do what it's supposed to. However, if you want to be able to see the grain, this is the wrong product.

As to the cheapest place to buy it in terms of postage, I have no idea I'm afraid. Probably Axminster to be honest. Orders under £30 are £2.95 and orders over £30 are free. Turners Retreat also stock it, and they're free over £50.
 

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I like the ebonising spray and have already applied a coat on to the piece that is why I want the same again and yes I do want a smooth finish as Phil pointed out. I have been using various products and know what effect I need so tend to stick to certain products for a specific finish. If you have seen some of my work you will understand [MENTION=1324]21William[/MENTION]
 

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Cant you make ebonizing liquid from vinegar and steel wool?:thinks:

No. Ebonising spray is not just a matter of changing the colour to black. It's a matter of "ebonising" the wood - giving it an outer coating that is smooth. Ebonising is a technique, not a colour, and is often referred to a "japanning" in the antique world, although it is usually black, hence the name. It can be other colours too though. Vinegar and steel wool, and all wood stains will simply just colour the wood, not ebonise it.
 
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