Turning Bois D; Arc brown

[ben]

Does anyone know of a method to turn Bois D" Arc the deep brown color that it gets as it ages. I know the U V is what does it but just want to hurry it up.


ben

[FDR]

Benney: I know that "easy off oven cleaner" works on cherry to turn it dark. Try it on a scrap of Osage.

Fred

[James Strickland]

There's a method to turn hedge green using a vinegar & rusty metal mixture I believe.  There's a discussion or two somewhere in these forums, I'm sure.

[ben]

never tried oven cleaner will have to try that.

I have done a lot of the wool and vinegar thing but just trying to figure out hot to make it a dark brown without using a dye.


ben

[BigB]

 Benny, best thing is to soak it in velvit oil after you turn it, then set it out in the sun.