Category Archives: Decoration

This category covers everything that comes when the turning itself is done.

Wax polish

A while ago, I bought some micro-crystalline wax from Chestnut. It works well, and gives a very nice smooth finish, but it doesn’t go hard, and surfaces are easily scratched, and then it can be a bit of a mission … Continue reading

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The trouble with gold is …

… that in my case it comes out of a (cheapish) spray can, cuz I can’t afford the real thing. I bought myself two spray cans, one with silver, the other with gold, and thought, let’s see what we can … Continue reading

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Danish oil application

I have used danish oil on quite a few of my items, it gives a very nice sheen without being too glossy. Recently I finished a set of cheese plates for my wife, and applied the oil with a brush. … Continue reading

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