The Art of Coloring Wood

Contents

Acknowledgments

Safety Information Sheet “A”

Introduction: Why Color Wood?

1. How the Art of Coloring Wood Developed

2. Woods Samples

3. Supplies You Will Need

4. Prepping Your Wood for Color

5. A Few Reminders Before You Begin

6. Introduction to Chemicals

7. Ammonium Hydroxide for Fuming

8. Ferrous Sulfate

9. Ferrous Sulfate + Potassium Dichromate

10. Iron Acetate (Liquid Nightmare)

11. Nitric Acid

12. Potassium Dichromate

13. Sodium Carbonate

14. Sodium Hydroxide (Lye)

15. Introduction to Natural Dyes

19. Walnut Crystals

20. Introduction to Synthetic Dyes

21. Grain Filling

23. Wire Brushing

About the Authors