SOSHorses Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Why does vinagroon turn my fingers black too? I have just started using my first batch of vinagroon and because it is not a "dye" I didn't use gloves thinking my fingers wouldn't be affected. BUT they were, what is the reason for this or am I the only one with black fingers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BearMan Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Well, I think we've all been there!! Just about Anything that will stain leather, will make you wear that color for about 3 days. Sometimes rubbing alcohol helps, some. Good luck,,, Ed Why does vinagroon turn my fingers black too? I have just started using my first batch of vinagroon and because it is not a "dye" I didn't use gloves thinking my fingers wouldn't be affected. BUT they were, what is the reason for this or am I the only one with black fingers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoahL Report post Posted July 7, 2009 Why does vinagroon turn my fingers black too? I have just started using my first batch of vinagroon and because it is not a "dye" I didn't use gloves thinking my fingers wouldn't be affected. BUT they were, what is the reason for this or am I the only one with black fingers? Ahhh, I wish I knew that, myself! I had heard about how it doesn't stain fingers or clothes, and yet my fingers came away a funky color and while I was rinsing a belt off in the tub, there were all sorts of stains from splashes coming off the belt (bleach and scrubbing took care of them, though). Plus, after I had put that belt together, I put it on to make sure it fit and when I pulled it out of the loops (using my standard grab-onto-the-buckle-and-pull method) it left black stains on my nice khaki shorts! It seems to be done with the bleeding now, but it was still annoying, and I'd love it if someone has an answer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Well, the ferric acetate is reacting with the tannins to produce the black color.....what would happen if some liquid ferric acetate and tannin juice got together? That's all it is. And it's fairly permanent on porous things like t-shirts, and khakis. Not that it actually reacts with anything, but it's kinda like india ink in the hands of a toddler. It works fantastically on leather, and anything you don't want to stain. It also works on high tannin wood (oak) as an ebonizer. If you make up a really good strong batch, you can even use it to etch your wife's fine china. However, I still prefer it to black dye because the leather is blackened more deeply and doesn't show scuffs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 Get some rubber gloves, I use rubber gloves just to prevent the smell that will get on your fingers. Once the object is dry you dont have to worry about it no more which is nice as compared to dyed objects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOSHorses Report post Posted July 8, 2009 generally I do use gloves, but since it was not supposed to stain I didn't and didn't understand why my fingers ended up gray/black. Of course it did wash off easily I just wasn't sure why it happened. I also noticed that what had been white vinegar now looks like it is apple cider. Is this normal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted July 8, 2009 generally I do use gloves, but since it was not supposed to stain I didn't and didn't understand why my fingers ended up gray/black. Of course it did wash off easily I just wasn't sure why it happened.I also noticed that what had been white vinegar now looks like it is apple cider. Is this normal? Who told you it wouldn't stain? Also, you basically added rust to a clear liquid. Ever seen rusty water? Same idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted July 8, 2009 generally I do use gloves, but since it was not supposed to stain I didn't and didn't understand why my fingers ended up gray/black. Of course it did wash off easily I just wasn't sure why it happened.I also noticed that what had been white vinegar now looks like it is apple cider. Is this normal? Wait till you get more aged with more metal in it it will turn black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOSHorses Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Who told you it wouldn't stain?Also, you basically added rust to a clear liquid. Ever seen rusty water? Same idea. Well, I read something about it not staining if spilled so I concluded it wouldn't stain me. LOL Never thought about that comparison, but the steel wool that I put in was not rusty when added, and it didn't get dark until I strained it to get the particulates out. Until then it stayed clear, so I wasn't really sure. It doesn't really matter what color it is because it works wonderfully. I LOVE how black the leather is and I don't have to worry about it making everything it touches after it is dry black. The last black project I had I managed to make a HUGE mess and ruined everything it touched after it was oiled. thanks everyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
