I haven't had a lot of experience with turning green wood bowls but a friend had an old friend cut down recently, namely a Port Orford Cedar outside his office.
I've made a bowl for him and got it to dry without cracking. He would like a "natural" finish on it hoping to still be able to smell the natural fragrance.
Does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks in advance,
Steve Sheridan
Put a small piece of unfinished wood inside the finished bowl.
Jim Cunningham
Vermont Hardwood Pens
If he is not going to use it for anything wet like salad. Then why not leave it unfinished........ If you would prefer to finish it, I would go with tung oil and then buff it with the beall buffing system, then put a handful of the shavings from when you made the bowl in it so he can get the maximum amount of cedar scent..... Just have fun with it....... Ken.....
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Cedar Oil???
Steve,
I enjoy turning Eastern Red Cedar. My favorite finish is sanding sealer followed by wax, it gives a nice finish and holds the color. I can pick up any of these pieces and easily smell the scent through the finish.
Regards,
Mike
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