tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post3541672572355080351..comments2024-03-28T02:15:51.873-05:00Comments on Keeping It Cozy: Weathering Wood with Steel Wool & VinegarKeeping It Cozyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17965725519532000901noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-15159738299224350302017-08-12T08:43:47.449-05:002017-08-12T08:43:47.449-05:00Hi there,
In the step before appying the wax it ha...Hi there,<br />In the step before appying the wax it had the matte driftwood look.But after applying the wax it seemed to turn dark shiny brown. How do you keep the driftwood look?Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708369012557184813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-81565037859018664452017-04-24T19:07:54.635-05:002017-04-24T19:07:54.635-05:00Great tutorial! Thanks for this! Off to buy this s...Great tutorial! Thanks for this! Off to buy this stuff today. So funny I googled how to make this stain and your table is the same table I'm making! �� Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17789391136094357577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-62165410936665047942017-04-23T21:05:49.251-05:002017-04-23T21:05:49.251-05:00Can I use polyethylene instead of wax?Can I use polyethylene instead of wax?Forcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339680871341489929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-16385528516980223882017-01-16T16:22:48.066-06:002017-01-16T16:22:48.066-06:00Use coasters...(rocket science).Use coasters...(rocket science).APBTMarcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400844878176678746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-79385178395681885362016-10-25T16:55:50.299-05:002016-10-25T16:55:50.299-05:00Caution: Making iron acetate produces hydrogen gas...Caution: Making iron acetate produces hydrogen gas. Do not seal containers and keep in<br />a ventilated area.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541785533329170124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-56403306408956921832016-10-25T11:32:56.199-05:002016-10-25T11:32:56.199-05:00Vinegar is totally safe to breathe in so don't...Vinegar is totally safe to breathe in so don't worry about that! As far as the smell, it'll dissipate fairly quickly I would imagine. I clean my entire house with vinegar all the time (counters, furniture, walls) and the smell disappears within an hour usually leaving no scent behind :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-83613928970905887182016-10-19T22:48:28.011-05:002016-10-19T22:48:28.011-05:00Hi, amazing result! I might try this method, I was...Hi, amazing result! I might try this method, I was looking for the same effect and this looks awesome my only concern about it is the vinager smell which is very strong, i want to apply it on a indoor furniture, but the smell worries me. Who has tried it and if the vinager smell doesn't affects.<br /><br />Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-352658732221114932016-07-22T09:27:41.244-05:002016-07-22T09:27:41.244-05:00Someone told me that pressure washing wood can be ...Someone told me that <a href="http://www.powerwashva.com/wood-cleaning-sealing/" rel="nofollow">pressure washing wood</a> can be useful to do if you want it to look newer. Good post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-61146663103581276502016-07-10T21:35:13.057-05:002016-07-10T21:35:13.057-05:00I just built a table from those plans with my husb...I just built a table from those plans with my husband, and looking for a stain/finish. Thank you for the step by step, I am grateful! Soaking steel wool now and hoping to get started on it tomorrow! Amy-Lynn Duffieldhttp://www.duffieldfamily.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-29479891602139808722016-06-08T08:51:50.487-05:002016-06-08T08:51:50.487-05:00Have you ever tried applying the vinegar+steel woo...Have you ever tried applying the vinegar+steel wool solution, letting it dry....then apply a traditional stain over it?<br /><br />I'd assume a water based stain wouldn't work - it might cause rust stains from residual steel wool left in the wood, but an oil based stain wouldn't suffer from this. And since the vinegar solution reduces the natural yellow of the wood it might produce different results when the stain is applied. Faisal Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12364568451346997285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-37016646128939558352016-05-29T23:46:17.394-05:002016-05-29T23:46:17.394-05:00I love this! Turned out beautiful! I'd like to...I love this! Turned out beautiful! I'd like to ask two questions..1. Is it best to let oxidize without a lid and 2. I let my mix sit for 3 days (mason jar with mix) and tested on pine. However part of the wood turned a beautiful greyish color while the other part of same board barely turned color due to less grain I guess. I sanded and tried again and same outcome. I'm worried when I stain my raw pinentable the outcome will be the same. Did you encounter this issue at all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-19568640439920174212016-04-01T10:45:33.920-05:002016-04-01T10:45:33.920-05:00Great post! Did you paint one or two coats of vine...Great post! Did you paint one or two coats of vinegar per piece of furniture? How much wax coats? Thank you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-39659925343030573852016-02-03T10:57:51.276-06:002016-02-03T10:57:51.276-06:00The wax should help protect against water rings, b...The wax should help protect against water rings, but honestly, I avoid putting water glasses directly on the furniture. Keeping It Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965725519532000901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-72900005449929615762016-02-03T10:55:52.754-06:002016-02-03T10:55:52.754-06:00I would use a paint brush - I would be afraid that...I would use a paint brush - I would be afraid that the vinegar might dry splotchy if using a spray bottle. Keeping It Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965725519532000901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-65307038828906997022016-02-02T23:05:33.531-06:002016-02-02T23:05:33.531-06:00Can I spray the vinegar mixture with spray bottle ...Can I spray the vinegar mixture with spray bottle as well? Or do I need to use paint brush ?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947042370808786022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-20973683191091062622016-01-19T16:24:49.610-06:002016-01-19T16:24:49.610-06:00Did you get water rings since it's only protec...Did you get water rings since it's only protected with wax? We have 3 kids and I am worried about not enough protection for our well used coffee table<br />APole17https://www.blogger.com/profile/05160295189603773656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-64257647292340088572016-01-19T16:23:58.826-06:002016-01-19T16:23:58.826-06:00Do you get water rings on the coffee table since i...Do you get water rings on the coffee table since it is only protected by wax? I have 3 kids and coasters are not used in our house... APole17https://www.blogger.com/profile/05160295189603773656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-71867673177606065232015-11-29T10:26:59.346-06:002015-11-29T10:26:59.346-06:00I used the instructions for a platform bed and bar...I used the instructions for a platform bed and barn door headboard but i mistakenly applied a second coat of vinegar and steel wool solution. I went from a great finish to having blotchy brown spots. I'm guessing I'll have to sand it off and see how it looks. Has anyone else made this mistake? And how did they fix it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12131994212848068527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-56943685218833520772015-10-05T13:34:13.332-05:002015-10-05T13:34:13.332-05:00great post. Your blog is interesting and so inform...great post. Your blog is interesting and so informative. Wait for your next blog post. Thanks for sharing with us. <br />Rosehttp://toolsadvisors.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-29164334546167057042015-09-15T11:28:17.192-05:002015-09-15T11:28:17.192-05:00I did not apply a knotting solution and I haven...I did not apply a knotting solution and I haven't seen any issues. I would not use wax if you are going to use your finished product outdoors - I would use a sealer that is specifically for outdoor use. Hope that helps!Keeping It Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965725519532000901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-56450388756195999542015-09-15T04:44:34.709-05:002015-09-15T04:44:34.709-05:00Can't wait to try it. Do you need too apply a ...Can't wait to try it. Do you need too apply a knotting solution to any knots in the wood first (using pine)? Any recommendations for the best to use? Also, any recommendations for weatherproofing after for use our side? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17607951451036003124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-70862026428908936582015-09-04T12:15:17.588-05:002015-09-04T12:15:17.588-05:00Beautiful! Appreciate the particular guide! I ran ...Beautiful! Appreciate the particular guide! I ran across this technique as well as afforded this a try but did n't have any achievement given it wouldn't give such fantastic guidelines to look with it... Might have to test it with something more important yet again!woodworkingbuddyhttp://woodworkingbuddy.com/best-router-table/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-66395649050090568942015-08-30T19:58:22.276-05:002015-08-30T19:58:22.276-05:00I am loving the results! Do you have tips for cle...I am loving the results! Do you have tips for cleaning clothes that get some splashes of the solution?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357784255414206650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-3073625206434658082015-08-27T07:25:49.278-05:002015-08-27T07:25:49.278-05:00Let the vinegar have some air to oxidize. Don'...Let the vinegar have some air to oxidize. Don't seal the jarAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01251156953900915057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6405346187589957794.post-91987125227153516952015-05-17T16:56:53.451-05:002015-05-17T16:56:53.451-05:00What happens if you skip the tea step? Will it kee...What happens if you skip the tea step? Will it keep the gray color?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704571303829271755noreply@blogger.com