Homemade Vinegar and Steel Wool Wood Stain
Materials
- strong black tea or coffee
- vinegar
- 1 piece steel wool
Instructions
- Fill a jar with vinegar.
- Pull apart the steel wool and stuff it into the jar.
- Depending on the type of vinegar you use, the reaction may not begin for a few days.
- When the vinegar has darkened, apply strong tea to the wood. Let it dry.
- Apply the vinegar rust stain to the wood.
- For a darker finish, repeat applying tea or coffee, allowing it to dry and applying more stain.
Notes
- Several people told me they have used nails, screws or steel shavings in place of the steel wool.
- Open the jar of vinegar and steel wool occasionally to release gases.
- The first coat of stain darkens the wood dramatically. Subsequent applications have a greatly reduced effect.