bottle stopper

[emtmike]

Whats the best finnish for a bottle stopper?

 

[kenwc]

The same best finishes for pens are the same best finishes for bottle stoppers. Made 4 today and 2 got Mylands Friction Polish and 2 got the full CA finish. I like CA the best.

Edit to add...after thinking about it..the best finish for a bottle stopper is when you pull it from the bottle and pour a glass.

 

[martyb]

For me, it depends on the final shape of the bottle stopper. Since I'm still a rookie, I've found the CA finish for some of the more intricate ones a bit on the difficult side, so those usually get a Friction Polish. The simpliar ones get the full CA/BLO

 

[Tea Clipper]

I would not use the friction polish for stoppers because that kind of finish will dissolve in alcohol. Being that its going on a stopper... well, can you see my concern here?

 

[Fangar]

I use deft spray lacquer. The wine does not touch the wood.

Cheers,

Fangar

 

[fiferb]

I'll echo the Deft spray laquer. I get a very glossy finish even on intricate ones.

 

[martyb]

I'll have to give the Deft a try!

 

[emtmike]

So what do you do? Sand it to ? grit then just spray the deft on it? Is there buffing to do?