I will be turning a box elder pen and pencil set for a friend shortly, and he asked about using a polyurethane or polycrylic finish on it to protect the finished set from finger oils and such.
I've never done that before on wood pens - any thoughts or comments on the idea?
TIA
Matt
I've tried various products and the only thing that works if you want a smooth, shiny pen (which not everyone wants) is oil based poly. After I have sanded very smooth I slowly wipe on six coats sanding in between. I use a lint free blue shop paper towels. My last coat is always very nice. It's slow but the results have been great.
There are those that really like a SuperGlue finish. I can't use it (I react to the vapor). If you want to read good instructions go to the IAP (penturners) forum and check for the instructions
Personally I use BLO and wax
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