Refinish Ebony Sharps & Ivory

[David Ilvedson]

I use Watco Ebony stain to finish sharps

David I.

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From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf
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Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 6:06 PM
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Subject: Re: Refinish Ebony Sharps & Ivory


Terry,
Unfortunately you probably are having a reaction between the shoe polish and
the tung oil. If it doesn't dry soon you will have to do again. Tung oil is
a
proper finish for ebony especially considering the wear and tear it will be
subjected to. Aniline dye stain; although nasty stuff; is relatively neutral
under oil finishes. Most times the shoe polish method works fine but it
sounds like you are going to have to take another route this time.

Rod Pierce