I've been put in charge of saving a family treasure made out of "Nara". It is a very dirty wood carving that I have since cleaned up. What oil finish should I use to protect and bring a shine back to the wood? Thanks for your suggestions.... Joel
skidog wrote: : I've been put in charge of saving a family treasure made out of "Nara". : It is a very dirty wood carving that I have since cleaned up. What oil : finish should I use to protect and bring a shine back to the wood? : Thanks for your suggestions.... : Joel
Is this a genuine antique? If so, refinishing it could be a bad idea, given that collectors almost always want the original finish.
If it's an heirloom, you could try a tung oil finish, or a wiping varnish.
If the carving is quite intricate, you should spray a finish on, as any oil finish neds to be applies, and then ALL the excess removed. if you spray on shellac, it will build fast, look nice, and it's reversible (can be removed with alcohol).
-- Andy Barss
Hi Joel
Tung oil, it has been used for centuries by the Chinese and Japanese, I would think also on their nara wood, Lee Valley sells pure tung oil, I would think that it would be a good choice to use, just take your time, and let the oil polymerize, before putting on the next coat.
Andy and Leo, thank-you for your input. I'm going to use the tung oil. Thanks again....Joel
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