![]() Wipe off excess or pooling oil leaving a moist surface, then begin to massage or burnish the oil into the timber surface with the last paper used in Step 1. Step 2: Apply first coat of Oil to all surfaces of the project including the underside and or rearside allowing the oil time to soak well into the timber 2 to 3 hours later ( not overnight ) apply a light second coat after first application to the surfaces to be burnished also allowing a short time for oil to be absorbed. Retain the sawdust in the last paper used – do not dust off as it will be used as a grain filler in the next process. Sand until timber begins to show a slight lustre. Step 1: Fine sand timbers to minimum 400 grit (powered disc) or hand sand to 600 grit WET and DRY paper. By using Wet on Wet friction sanding technique you will be able to minimise sanding imperfections. When the light reflects back it will however reveal any imperfections in the surface sanding. ![]() ![]() Light also travels with the oils along the timber fibres into the wood, enhancing all the colour, glow and character of the structure. Natural Plant Oils penetrate deep into timbers. The wet on wet (burnishing) sanding technique
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