I am starting to wonder at the best/cheapest way of sealing wood.
Options to consider
Paraffin Wax End seal PVA adhesive Matt Emulsion paint Silk Emulsion Paint
Paraffin Wax - I have used to great effect and as yet no wood splitting. The Wax obviously provides a sold seal, though molten wax is a potential for burns, and fire ( Deep fat Fryer is good to melt, then turn it off)
End seal - A paraffin Wax Emulsion which is quite expensive by comparison, but has the advantage of portability and can be applied t larger items , where it is not practical to dip in wax. Tough I have used it, I have also found a considerable number of blanks have cracked.
Other thoughts that I will be trying but would be interested in if anyone has tried these already . and success rate
PVA adhesive - Possibly diluted, would provide a sold seal, and is flexible. Low Cost. Portable, reasonably fast dry time
Silk Vinyl Emulsion Paint - Would provide a sold seal, and is flexible. Low Cost. Portable, reasonably fast dry time .
Matt Vinyl Emulsion Paint - May provide a breathable seal, and is flexible. Low Cost. Portable, reasonably fast dry time .
Any other thoughts ?