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I just recieved my first two pieces of NIP, they were just cut shipped to me so they are real wet. I'm going to let them sit for a few weeks in plastic bags so they can spalt a little before I turn them. So that brings me to my question, after turning I want to soak them in an oil bath. Do I use just danish oil or do I add something to the danish oil so I get that translucent effect?
 
ryan34 said:
I just recieved my first two pieces of NIP, they were just cut shipped to me so they are real wet. I'm going to let them sit for a few weeks in plastic bags so they can spalt a little before I turn them. So that brings me to my question, after turning I want to soak them in an oil bath. Do I use just danish oil or do I add something to the danish oil so I get that translucent effect?
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A 50/50 mixture of Boiled Linseed Oil and Mineral Spirits has worked for me. I then seal it with polyurethane. The translucent effect requires turning thin. Spalted areas will have much less (or maybe no) translucence, but it is the spalting that really gives NIP pieces their striking appearance. Don't let the sap get on anything you really care about. It's worse than epoxy to remove.

Ed
 
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