I understand from reading that it is very hydroscopic or water absorbent and will have a tendency to crack when drying. I have some painfully white Colt factory ivory 1911 grips that I wish had a bit more character to them., Was thinking of using espresso grounds or tea etc. Have any of you dome it successfully without cracking or warping them. Would appreciate your experiences. Thank you

redman?levi garrett?

Strong tea, will take a while but works and is the traditional method.
~Arctic~

Ahhh,people pay a PREMIUM for pure white Elephant IVORY????????????If you want character,buy some Mammoth Bark Ivory and have some made.

Jeff, you call yourself a bubba? You know the only chawing tobaky is Cannon Ball Plug.

coffee or the tea alreayd mentioned. Coffee will get it darker if the piece you are working with will not turn the right color with the tea. Or just use the coffee and pull it out when you like the color. Let it dry for a week and look at it again. If it needs more color, put it back in whatever coloring agent you were using.

BTW-have the ivory and coffee or tea at room temperature