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: I think any full color will necessarily hide the grain as a color
: variation; the only way to have grain then is if it is left
: somewhat raised.
: I have some antique (Victorian) wood items that have a finish that
: is probably India Ink and Shellac. The grain is virtually
: invisible, they probably used a grain filler, and the resultant
: appearance looks like not quite shiny black plastic, with the
: joints still barely visible after 125 years or so of aging. Of
: course, the Victorians never wanted to see too much natural
: finish and probably loved this effect because it reminded them
: of the ebony that they couldn't afford.
Was going to mention that India ink is used to color wood, though the sources I've read say to insure it's real India ink not synthetic as the later isn't colorfast in sunlight. You can dilute the ink btw if it's too dark. Would think it would be valuable for things that don't ebonize, like glue lines.
Bill H.
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