nrscroller Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Hi I was wondering what everyones opinions are for a low odor finish I can dip my small 1/8 inch bb plywood ornaments in I see posts for 50/50 low odor mineral spirits and mineral oil 50/50 BLO and mineral spirits. Which is going to give me less of a yellow look and not shiny Also can I just use either without having to seal them?? KInda hard in a basement to keep smelldown. thanks Bill Edited November 8, 2013 by nrscroller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hey Bill, I don't think mineral oil will dry, but I may be wrong. I know when I used it on cutting boards the rags never seem to dry. BLO/mineral spirits will yellow the BB ply slightly. You could thin some polyurethane. It's low odor and may even dry faster than BLO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted November 8, 2013 Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 Oil won't make it shiny. It'll only accentuate the grain. It will also yellow it a bit. I personally like using Lemon Oil. You find it in the grocery store in the dusting supplies area. I just pour it into a tupperware, dunk the project, wipe off excess, and let it dry on some old cardboard. To give it a glossy, or protective finish, look for a clear acrylic spray. I find these have much less odor than others. I also find that if I spray them when the wife and kids are out of the house, I hear far fewer complaints. Clayton717 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PawPawRay Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I agree with Travis. I use lemon oil all the time. Nice smell as well as good looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 I am still experimenting with my finishing. I have tried many things but I have yet to really fund one that satisfies me and gives me what I want to achieve. I use lemon oil for most of my scroll items but find a lot of people prefer a high gloss on my intarsia pieces and that only comes out to my satisfaction, once in awhile. I just keep struggling. Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted November 10, 2013 Report Share Posted November 10, 2013 And me I get high on lemon oil, love it. It's so easy to do and if your worried about it seeping out on your table cloth a bit of spray lacquer when dry should do the trick. Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 Finishing: The only finish I use on all my projects is polyurethane which is low odor and available in semi gloss. I apply three to four thin coats sanding in between each one. Then I complete each with carpenters wax. Amazing how the richness of the wood grain comes alive especially in the exotic hardwood. amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry5180 Posted November 20, 2013 Report Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'm with Ron. I use spray on poly for fretwork and wipe on poly for solid projects. A bunch of light coats, sanding between each usually does the trick. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted November 21, 2013 Report Share Posted November 21, 2013 i've never wanted none gloss on my projects so i am learning here in this post especially from our newest RON,thank You Ron,For my gloss projects i use siliconeized acrylicpoly something at $25 a gallon .drys in minutes ,but you got to be quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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