There are three popular ways of finishing with this product to produce stunning results. Sand the turned item using a cloth backed abrasive to at least 400grade quality.

Apply the high build with a lint free cotton cloth, lightly, whilst the item is turning. Achieving the desired build may require stopping application occasionally, lightly de-nibbing, and then continuing application.

If the turned item is to be handled regularly then seal in the friction polish with an additional application of a Carnauba Wax Stick. Thiis is applied with the lathe at high speed passing from one end of the piece to the other, exerting minimal pressure. Buff with a clean piece of cotton cloth. This can then be handled for years, retaining the original look.

For open grained timbers seal first with Cellulose Sanding Sealer. Apply thin coats of Melamine Lacquer with a brush or cloth.

Melamine Lacquer can be thinned with Mylands Cellulose Thinners. De-nib or cut back with a fine abrasive. Melamine Lacquer produces a water resistant, clear hard wearing finish.

Satin Finish - As above

Matt Finish - Cut back lightly with steel wool

Gloss Finish - Wax with clear wax

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Mylands Woodfinishing Oil combines the hard wearing properties of Tung Oil and other quality oils.

Finishing Oil is suitable for all interior wood-work, especially kitchen work surfaces, tables and other furniture that is in constant use. Woodfinishing Oil is resistant to alcohol, water and heat.

Remove old finishes with paint or varnish remover before applications of Finishing Oil. Old oiled or waxed surfaces must be cleaned with Mylands De-Waxing Solution and slightly abraded with fine abrasive paper or steel wool before re-application. To stain the wood use Mylands water based wood dyes. Apply the first coat of Mylands Finishing Oil with a brush or cloth and allow to penetrate for 5 minutes before removing excess.

Allow to dry for a minimum of 4 hours before subsequent thin applications of Mylands Finishing Oil. Finishing Oil can be applied thinly with a French polish rubber (a piece of mutton cloth or wadding surrounded by lint free cotton cloth made into a flat bottomed pad). Cut back lightly between coats with a 320 grade paper or 0000 steel wool.

After a curing time of seven days Finishing Oil can be over waxed for decorative funiture. This finishing system is also applicable to wood turning.

Important

Do not leave oily cloths rolled or screwed up as they can self-combust. Leave open to dry and then dispose of. Always test the product on an off cut of wood or an inconspicuous area of furniture to check desired colour and finished results. Clean working surfaces that have been oiled with a damp cloth.

Coverage - 10-12 sq. metres per litre

Drying Time - Minimum 4 hours per application

Cleaning - White Spirit

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Cellulose Sanding Sealer has been sprayed onto reproduction furniture for years as a sealer prior to applications of Cellulose Lacquer.

It is also effective as a quick drying clear sealer prior to applications of High Build Friction Polish and Melamine Lacquer. It can also be used in conjunction with clear wax polish to give a quick-dry low sheen, water resistant finish. Apply Cellulose Sanding Sealer whilst the lathe is stationary with a rag or brush.

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Lacacote or Shellac Sanding Sealer has been used by furniture finishers and joiners for many years as a quick drying, natural looking, general purpose coating that enhances the natural appearance of most timbers.

Before High Build Friction Polish, Shellac Sealer was used in conjunction with clear wax polish as a low sheen, quick drying finish, usually applied stationary to the turned item with a brush or cloth. Two to three coats is sufficient, slightly cut back in between with steel wool, and finished with clear wax polish. Lacacote is used by many as a sealer prior to the application of High Build Friction Polish, again applied stationary, one or two coats then cut back and apply High Build.

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