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Thread: Finishing Carved Bowls
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20th October 2008, 08:53 PM #1
Finishing Carved Bowls
Hi,<O</O
I have recently started carving bowls out of Mallee Burls and I am now faced with the dilemma of finishing them. I understand other carvers finish the same type of bowls with just Tung Oil but I would like to achieve a more durable finish and a higher gloss/sheen. I did a test with shellac applied by brush but I got into troubles (it looks like some air got trapped in part of the coat...) and I will have to start again from scratch.<O</O
I would appreciate any suggestion or the benefit of the experience of somebody who has already gone through the process.<O</O
Thank you for your time<O</O
Best regards<O</O
Maurizio
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21st October 2008, 08:39 AM #2
I reckon a poly/tungoil mixture would suit you. Take a look at this thread (Achieving a Perfect Finish)
Rusty
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9th November 2008, 11:24 AM #3Hewer of wood
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Rustin's Danish Oil will bring up the figure nicely and is easy to use; if you want a higher gloss (relatively) more durable finish then try FW Scandinavian Oil.
Last edited by rsser; 9th November 2008 at 02:04 PM. Reason: relatively
Cheers, Ern
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