Reply With QuoteHi SpuD
If the wood is too big to be boiled, then you could boil water with salt. Pour the hot salt solution over the wood slowly in the bath-tub (which will be great) or a deep pail. Leave it for about 2 to 3 days.
Anyone have any ideas how to reduce/slow down the releasing of tannic acid?
what if the piece of driftwood is too big for it to be boiled?
The Ancient Mariner
Hi SpuD
If the wood is too big to be boiled, then you could boil water with salt. Pour the hot salt solution over the wood slowly in the bath-tub (which will be great) or a deep pail. Leave it for about 2 to 3 days.
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How much hot salt to put in?if my wood is to be put into a normal pail size?
beside boiling like what david suggested, u could add a air pump and aerate it for a few days.. remember to change the water
The Ancient Mariner
about 10 to tablespoon full....it helps to disinfect the wood and prevent leeching....
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