Must have too much time on my hands because I want to experiment with a different finish for timber pen blanks.
I have tried the ones listed below and obtained varying results.
What I would like is a self levelling, fast drying, clear gloss finish. Deft Clear Wood Finish Brushing Lacquer is supposed to achieve this but I think it is Nitrocellulose under a brand name and is available only in the USA. If you have any ideas, please let me know
CA - A great gloss finish, with almost a plastic look, but very time consuming although it dries almost instantly.
MinWax wipe on poly - Another great clear finish but slow drying time and also very time consuming
Pure Tung oil - Easy and fast to apply and dries hard but darkens the timber and is extremely slow drying (a week is needed)
Shellac - Easy to apply but just doesn't give the finish on pen blanks
Nitrocellulose lacquer - Easy to apply, reasonably drying time, but gives off toxic fumes and a carbon gas mask and heavy gloves needed. Gives a brilliant shine along with a splitting headache if a mask is not used.
Shellawax Glow - Lacks the shine of CA but a better natural look. Easy to apply although the finish may be damaged with sweat and oils from hands over a period of time.
French Polish - Horrible to apply to pen blanks and if not done properly will remain sticky. The finish doesn't equal the effort.
I have yet to try MinWax Clear Gloss Water based Oil Modified Polyurethane as used by Les Elms.
I have tried the ones listed below and obtained varying results.
What I would like is a self levelling, fast drying, clear gloss finish. Deft Clear Wood Finish Brushing Lacquer is supposed to achieve this but I think it is Nitrocellulose under a brand name and is available only in the USA. If you have any ideas, please let me know
CA - A great gloss finish, with almost a plastic look, but very time consuming although it dries almost instantly.
MinWax wipe on poly - Another great clear finish but slow drying time and also very time consuming
Pure Tung oil - Easy and fast to apply and dries hard but darkens the timber and is extremely slow drying (a week is needed)
Shellac - Easy to apply but just doesn't give the finish on pen blanks
Nitrocellulose lacquer - Easy to apply, reasonably drying time, but gives off toxic fumes and a carbon gas mask and heavy gloves needed. Gives a brilliant shine along with a splitting headache if a mask is not used.
Shellawax Glow - Lacks the shine of CA but a better natural look. Easy to apply although the finish may be damaged with sweat and oils from hands over a period of time.
French Polish - Horrible to apply to pen blanks and if not done properly will remain sticky. The finish doesn't equal the effort.
I have yet to try MinWax Clear Gloss Water based Oil Modified Polyurethane as used by Les Elms.
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