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Post by adui on Sept 25, 2019 11:13:57 GMT -5
Has anyone ever done this? Is it a bad Idea?
I'm looking for innovative ways to finish my first carve, once I have it of course. I'm motivated more by the do it yourself mentality, at this point. I have reviewed Tea Staining for a shelf project Im working on (its going to be my pipe and tobacco shelf) and if I like the coloration it gives I might use it on the briar I want to carve. Before I do this I wanted to be sure its not unsafe. (I wont stain the inside of the chamber obviously)
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2019 11:17:07 GMT -5
If it's safe to drink why not? The color is the tannin. It would only be a miniscule amount. Dip the whole thing.
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Post by adui on Sept 25, 2019 11:33:18 GMT -5
If it's safe to drink why not? The color is the tannin. It would only be a miniscule amount. Dip the whole thing. My concern isnt so much with the Tea, but the iron acetate solution used to darken the tanins. I dont think its a problem, minute amounts. But since Im using the vinegar and steel method to create the acetate, I'm definitely not putting it in the bowl |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2019 11:52:57 GMT -5
If it's safe to drink why not? The color is the tannin. It would only be a miniscule amount. Dip the whole thing. My concern isnt so much with the Tea, but the iron acetate solution used to darken the tanins. I dont think its a problem, minute amounts. But since Im using the vinegar and steel method to create the acetate, I'm definitely not putting it in the bowl Ahh, I see that I don't understand the process. Carry on. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Sept 25, 2019 12:30:14 GMT -5
I did some reading and found that with super concentrated tea or coffee and multiple coats a nice stain can be achieved.
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Post by adui on Sept 25, 2019 12:33:57 GMT -5
I did some reading and found that with super concentrated tea or coffee and multiple coats a nice stain can be achieved. Cool. Might try that approach as well. Regardless, Im going to try a few on scarps first. This is a project that wont have a deadline, so I can take all the time I want to do it right. (Trouble is I tend to get going and not want to stop LOL) |
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Post by Legend Lover on Sept 25, 2019 13:01:22 GMT -5
I think you could block up the bowl with tissue and paint the tea on, could you not?
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Post by adui on Sept 25, 2019 13:27:07 GMT -5
I think you could block up the bowl with tissue and paint the tea on, could you not? I'm sure I could, and probably will do something just like that. I have to test it on my shelf project first though, and then on a scrap of Briar since the woods are very different. I may not like what I get and decide to use one of the tried and true leather dyes or other method LOL |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 13:31:52 GMT -5
I have used coffee too. With just a little bit of brewed left, I added Instant to it making a sludge, then rubbed that into the bare briar.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 25, 2019 16:18:29 GMT -5
Did you get a briar block for carving? I've heard of people dissolving RIT powdered dye in denatured alcohol, and using that. RIT dye is available at grocery stores and Walmart type places. Just take a pipe cleaner, make a loop at the end, and paint it on. You can ever let it sit, and then wipe it off with a rag dampened with denatured alcohol. Or, sand it carefully with some 600-800 grit. I use Fiebings leather dye, but it's like $8 per color, and if you're just experimenting, it might not be worth it. That said, I don't know how much the RIT dye costs.
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Post by adui on Sept 25, 2019 16:29:24 GMT -5
I haven't acquired the block yet. I'm hoping to buy it for my birthday present to me in December. right now I am gathering ideas and details while I work on wood projects I do have the parts for. (the aforementioned shelf). Money is tight, but the primary motivation for the question here is its DIY idea that sounded cool.
When I do get it, assuming I don't rusticate, I'll be polishing with a dremel wool buffing wheel, (about an inch in diameter) It will be slow, but I know I can do it this way, I've already used it for a firearms project with good results.
As a side note, you will find I'm the guy who talks about a project for months before getting hands on as often as not. This is partly due to cost to get started, but also because I cant afford to screw it up so I want the first go to be acceptably good.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Sept 25, 2019 16:31:31 GMT -5
I haven't acquired the block yet. I'm hoping to buy it for my birthday present to me in December. right now I am gathering ideas and details while I work on wood projects I do have the parts for. (the aforementioned shelf). Money is tight, but the primary motivation for the question here is its DIY idea that sounded cool. When I do get it, assuming I don't rusticate, I'll be polishing with a dremel wool buffing wheel, (about an inch in diameter) It will be slow, but I know I can do it this way, I've already used it for a firearms project with good results. be careful with the Dremel. I took the finish right off an estate pipe a while ago. |
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Post by scrooge on Sept 25, 2019 17:35:05 GMT -5
Interesting. We'll wait an see.
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Post by adui on Oct 1, 2019 22:11:59 GMT -5
Well the shelf is done. I have not polished with wax, just stained. I like it so much I dont think I will but I would need to for a Pipe. I didnt think it fit here since it ISNT a pipe repair or build so I started a new thread in hobbies thebriarpatchforum.com/thread/7690/pipe-bacy-shelf-build |
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