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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: Metalshaper on April 10, 2018, 01:24:52 AM

Title: Tannins
Post by: Metalshaper on April 10, 2018, 01:24:52 AM

Ok, got the bug to try some tannin wash as a pre-stain treatment. Remembered the local
Beer  and wine making supply store.. shout out to Bacchus and Bareleycorn  in Shawnee Kansas! Picked up an ounce of wine tannins, Spanish Chestnut , for a lil more than $3 .
Probably more than I'll ever use up?

So, what strengths are you guys using for your solutions? Have access to ultra pure water from our lab.

Respect Always
Metalshaper\Jonathan

Title: Re: Tannins
Post by: smallpatch on April 10, 2018, 01:35:17 AM

I've been using about. Teaspoon in a cup of distilled water. Allow to dry, then apply ferric nitrate. Let dry and blush.
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Title: Re: Tannins
Post by: Metalshaper on April 10, 2018, 03:27:42 AM

Smallpatch,

Thanks for the help! Gives me a starting point!

  Respect Always
Metalshaper\Jonathan

Title: Re: Tannins
Post by: WadePatton on April 11, 2018, 03:54:59 AM

Indirect answer.  I used tannins but am unsure the potency- I used 5-litre box wine, red of course. No mixing, no measuring, no mess (not much).

Tasty too.

Title: Re: Tannins
Post by: okawbow on April 12, 2018, 01:13:04 AM

I have used balsamic vinegar to raise the grain and as a tannin before staining.