Finishing curly maple

[Redmoon]

The process I use is a generous application of tannic acid, allow to dry, lightly sand smooth again, repeat, a generous application of iron nitrate (aqua fortis), allow to dry, heat gun set on medium and slowly heat until the green turns brown being careful not to scorch the wood, boiled linseed oil on a red scotch brite pad allow to set in for 10 min and rub dry.
The tannic acid is available through kibler, I found after about a month toss it and mix a new batch. And he in my opinion sells the best iron nitrate hands down.

 

[Snotty54]

I've found it to be about 350 degrees +or-, (pretty low actually), BUT that depends on the metallurgical mix of the tin, copper/antimony? Too much tin and you'll have to go hotter. Too little tin and you may "burn out" the pewter, it'll seize, just like Chocolate. This is just my opinion. I'm sure There will be disputes over this?
Good luck.
God bless:
Two Feathers

Thanks for the info.