Terry, Unfortunately you probably are having a reaction between the shoe polish and the tung oil. If it doesn't dry soon you will have to do again. Tung oil is a proper finish for ebony especially considering the wear and tear it will be subjected to. Aniline dye stain; although nasty stuff; is relatively neutral under oil finishes. Most times the shoe polish method works fine but it sounds like you are going to have to take another route this time. Rod Pierce
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