So, this is probably a dumb question as the likelihood is that other finishes won't adhere over oil but in the off chance it might work, thought I would ask.
I've been doing a lot of projects with nicely figured red gum (projects other than pens) and to bring out the beauty of the figure in the grain, the most effective thing I have found is Danish Oil. without the oil, the wood is doesn't reveal the depth of the grain and looks quite plain. But with the oil the pattern is stunning. If I can get the attachment to work, I'll upload an example.
What I want to know, is, with sufficient drying time, can I put a harder protective coating over the oiled wood or am I stuck with waxes and such which will be no good for pens.
I have ordered a plastic coating set to use on my pens, so I will eventually try it anyway, but if anyone has any experience with putting finishes over oil I'd love to hear from you.
Btw the coating I have ordered is Rustins Plastic Coating. I have a mate who uses it on pens and it is fantastic.
I've been doing a lot of projects with nicely figured red gum (projects other than pens) and to bring out the beauty of the figure in the grain, the most effective thing I have found is Danish Oil. without the oil, the wood is doesn't reveal the depth of the grain and looks quite plain. But with the oil the pattern is stunning. If I can get the attachment to work, I'll upload an example.
What I want to know, is, with sufficient drying time, can I put a harder protective coating over the oiled wood or am I stuck with waxes and such which will be no good for pens.
I have ordered a plastic coating set to use on my pens, so I will eventually try it anyway, but if anyone has any experience with putting finishes over oil I'd love to hear from you.
Btw the coating I have ordered is Rustins Plastic Coating. I have a mate who uses it on pens and it is fantastic.