Jet black JB 4

[Simon Barden]

For a DIY black stain, this video might interest you:

https://youtu.be/uxTTnDg9_9U

I'm pretty sure other people have used this method in the past for their builds, but I can't tell you who.

You need tannin in the wood to get a good reaction with the mixture alone, which is why the application of the tea mixture first is recommended.

What it won't do is cover up any glue marks like the india ink would.