tommyboy wrote:
> How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
> Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else?
Time...it doesn't dry, it cures. But in 24 hours it shouldn't be messy at
all; you *did* wipe off all you could get off, right?
Also, you can get "polymerized" tung oil that cures faster.
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dadiOH wrote:
> tommyboy wrote:
>> How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
>> Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else?
>
> Time...it doesn't dry, it cures. But in 24 hours it shouldn't be
> messy at all; you *did* wipe off all you could get off, right?
>
> Also, you can get "polymerized" tung oil that cures faster.
PS - do NOT put in sunlight.
PPS - minimal cure takes 7-10 days, full cure up to 30
http://www.realmilkpaint.com/oil.html
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On May 3, 6:55=A0am, tommyboy <[email protected]> wrote:
> How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
> Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else?
A few drops of Japan Drier should accelerate the curing of Tung Oil.
On May 3, 6:55=A0am, tommyboy <[email protected]> wrote:
> How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
> Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else?
It usually cures fairly quickly IF you wipe the excess dampness after
10-20 minutes. If not it can take a long time to cure. I found out
the hard way with a Danish oil finish (similar process) a few years
ago. I placed the item in direct sunlight and it sped up drying. Do
this after you give the piece a light wipe with a soft, dry rag to
remove excess oil.
RonB
On Tue, 03 May 2011 07:55:29 -0400, tommyboy <[email protected]> wrote:
>How can I help it along? Put piece out in direct sunlight?
>Have a small fan blowing air on the piece? Something else?
If you didn't use polymerized tung oil, you're screwed. Tung is an
air-drying oil, but warmth probably helps polymerize it. Strong, hot
sunlight might cause a bubbling, though. I wouldn't try that.
Next time, try wiping on some Waterlox. I get 3 coats on the first
day, then one more coat per day afterward. 3 wiped coats provides a
minimal but complete finish.
But always remember the #2 rule in finishing: Do NOT rush it.
#1 is: Prep well and thoroughly clean before finishing.
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