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Finishing opinon please


nrscroller

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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

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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

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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.  ;)

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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

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  • 2 weeks later...

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.

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