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Ebonized black cherry bowl
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Ebonized black cherry bowl
Birch and Etimoe
Red camphor
Cherry
Jaramiah Severns

Ebonized black cherry bowl

10” x 3.5”

I created a collection of these ebonized cherry bowls for an art fair last year and this is my favorite of the bunch. It’s a simple shape, but the rich tones of the cherry really pop against the black exterior. I soaked the outside with Earl Grey before applying the iron oxide to amp up the ebonization. Rounded the inside lip of the rim to better catch the light and soften the transition from rim to interior.
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Scott Thomas said:
Really nice work.
What finish did you use?
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Thanks, Scott! I applied a few coats of shellac on the exterior and then several light coats of T&T DO on the interior. After everything had cured, I buffed it with brown tripoli and then an empty flannel wheel to remove any residue.
 
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Will Armstrong said:
I love this bowl Jaramiah! Well done. Can you elaborate a bit on your ebonization process, or point me to any references you used?
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Thanks a lot, Will! There a ton of tutorial articles and vids online, but this one from the WWGOA is a good place to start: https://www.wwgoa.com/video/ebonize-wood/

Key steps to getting a deep black result are starting with a tannin-rich wood, applying additional tannin to the wood via tea or some other source, and not over sanding.

One lesson I’ve learned from experience is, if you are looking to create contrast by only applying to part of an object, be sure to apply the iron oxide before you make any cuts that will define the edge of the ebonized section, as the iron oxide will bleed across edges no matter how careful the application. Applying first, then making the cut will help mitigate the bleed and keep the edges clean. You can also apply things like lacquer, sanding sealer, or CA to prevent the bleed, as well.

Oh…and wear gloves!
 
Will Armstrong
Great! Thanks for the link. And you answered my main question about the bleed.
Have you tried using the DO on the ebonized portion?
 

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