Hallway Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 When framing a portrait cut in baltic birch and putting behind glass, would you or do you put a finish on? If so, what do you use? I would think the glass would protect it so it wouldn't be necessary. When I use Oak or ohter hardwood, I use lemon oil to bring out the grain but it doesn't do much for baltic birch. Any thoughts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Hi , I use Danish oil put on with a brush so i dont break of any small pieces, you can get the danish oil with a slight color stain to it Mahogany,pine,oak, ect. Untreated it might get bleached by the sunlight, I have a Piece of scrap that I have put different finishes on with the name of the product, that way I can see what the finished piece will look like and what to use...........Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yost69 Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 I don't put a finish on my bb cuts. I don't know the outcome as of yet, but would agree that I would think the color would change on the wood over time. But I also do the scrap piece thing with different woods and stains that way I can just find the scrap that matches my project and see what stain will look best on it. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugsduck Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi Paul, Where do you obtain your Baltic Ply please? At the moment I order it from AlwaysHobbies but find that it is a little more brittle (and rougher quality) than the blanks from Dalescraft.co.uk. The problem with getting it from Dalescrafts is that it is in "their" sizes. Also it is machined at the edges and is therefore a little expensive. Google doesnt throw up any useful suppliers - just the ones that will only supply in bulk... at my age i dont want to pay for a shedfull Also have you tried the white Poplar ply and how does it compare to the Baltic? I would assume it is easier on the blades ..? Thanks Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I usually use Danish oil, either dip the entire piece or use a brush, sometimes I use both, I like the way it brings the portrait up. Edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi Hi Paul, Where do you obtain your Baltic Ply please? At the moment I order it from AlwaysHobbies but find that it is a little more brittle (and rougher quality) than the blanks from Dalescraft.co.uk. The problem with getting it from Dalescrafts is that it is in "their" sizes. Also it is machined at the edges and is therefore a little expensive. Google doesnt throw up any useful suppliers - just the ones that will only supply in bulk... at my age i dont want to pay for a shedfull Also have you tried the white Poplar ply and how does it compare to the Baltic? I would assume it is easier on the blades ..? Thanks Keith Hi keith A freind of mine builds dolls houses and furnishings he buys in bulk I just get the odd sheet of him.... If there is a cabinet maker near you have a word they usually bin some good peices of hardwood and ply that are to small for there use but perfect for what we use and most of the time they give it for free...Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hosie Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Hi all ,I don't use any finish on my Baltic Birch if it is going in a frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ugsduck Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 HiHi Paul' date=' Where do you obtain your Baltic Ply please? At the moment I order it from AlwaysHobbies but find that it is a little more brittle (and rougher quality) than the blanks from Dalescraft.co.uk. The problem with getting it from Dalescrafts is that it is in "their" sizes. Also it is machined at the edges and is therefore a little expensive. Google doesnt throw up any useful suppliers - just the ones that will only supply in bulk... at my age i dont want to pay for a shedfull Also have you tried the white Poplar ply and how does it compare to the Baltic? I would assume it is easier on the blades ..? Thanks Keith[/quote'] Hi keith A freind of mine builds dolls houses and furnishings he buys in bulk I just get the odd sheet of him.... If there is a cabinet maker near you have a word they usually bin some good peices of hardwood and ply that are to small for there use but perfect for what we use and most of the time they give it for free...Paul Thanks. I will have a look around the yellow pages as Leicester is berift of anything nowadays :( Think I will give the poplar ply a try - I saw it was reccommended for jigsaw puzzles so it might be better than the baltic I currently get. Cheers Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I use a clear acrylic spray on mine. I'll give it one coat, then with steel wool, quickly go over it. Then I add 1 or 2 more coats until it looks like it is completely covered. It makes the grain stand out a bit better, plus has a nice sheen. Then I put it behind glass so I don't have to dust it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallway Posted August 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Thanks for the input everyone. I will give these a try to see what I like best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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