I need to finish a project as dark as possible without going black. I have tried minwax ebony, I have tried dark walnut, I have tried a walnut jel stain using several coats. When I apply the jel stain it is dark enough, but then I have to wipe it off, making it too light. Is there a special recipe or something that I can do to get this project DARK. thanks
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I'm far from a painter, but try ammonia it reacts with the tannens in the wood and may create the effect you are looking for?
Do it on a test piece, and maybe look it up on the web for further info... as I said I'm a carpenter not a painter, so 
Whit..........
Try my favorite Dark Oak Finish....."Iron Oak"
It's a OLD chemical treatment coloring the wood.........It's Black but the grain shows thru.....check it out on some scrap.......
Start with a bucket......toss in junk steel and iron...Rusty!.....nails....... scrap.....anything.........
Next ADD a bottle of white vinegar.....and fill the bucket..........let stand a couple days....(hours?) and the solution will be ready...........
To use apply with a rag......or a brush........or dip the piece.........Allow to dry or wipe the solution off and then allow to dry..........Application/Strength/Time?.....Just depends on the look desired..........
WANT different solution ?...........
Crush a bottle full of IRON vitamin tables......disolve in water.........and use on the wood surface as before..........
doug
