Ammonia-fuming

6 лет назад

The video explores a historical method of staining wood using ammonia gas, a technique popularized by Gustav Stickley during the Arts and Crafts movement. The presenter demonstrates the process, highlighting the dangers involved and the need for safety precautions. They also discuss the use of tannic acid to accelerate the staining process and provide examples of different staining results.

4 года назад

This video demonstrates how to fume quarter-sawn white oak with ammonia. The process involves placing the wood in an airtight container with ammonia, which reacts with the tannic acid in the wood to change its color. The video shows the process of preparing the wood and the ammonia, and explains the potential variations in color depending on the wood's tannic acid content.

5 лет назад

This video demonstrates how to darken white oak wood using ammonia fumes. The process involves building a sealed container, placing the wood inside, and exposing it to ammonia vapor for several days. The video shows the before and after results, highlighting the dramatic color change achieved through this technique.