I've been making some boxes lately from wood found on the beach. Most of the techniques I learned from Richard Raffan's box video. The finish so far is mostly beeswax, friction and a soft cloth.
I was wondering if there is a finish I might use that would provide a little more protection without a lot of added labor time.
Quick to apply (wipe on, single coat, piece spinning on the lathe)
Relatively safe (solvents not requiring gloves)
I've thought about 1lb cut shellac or something. There's some grain raising and drying issues I haven't quite worked through yet. I've also seen some homebrew varnishes.
I'm not interested in creating a lot more work.
I was wondering if there is a finish I might use that would provide a little more protection without a lot of added labor time.
Quick to apply (wipe on, single coat, piece spinning on the lathe)
Relatively safe (solvents not requiring gloves)
I've thought about 1lb cut shellac or something. There's some grain raising and drying issues I haven't quite worked through yet. I've also seen some homebrew varnishes.
I'm not interested in creating a lot more work.