I would have posted this in the 'woodcraft' section, but I couldn't find it.
"Oils such as olive are non-drying and can leave a sticky surface and increase the growth of mould."
I read this on a certain website and it got me wondering what people use themselves to finish their carved wooden objects.
I myself have always used olive oil, simply because it's easily available, but also because it's delicious and most of the things I make are used with food. I haven't ever found it to be sticky, but non-drying and too easily washed off, yes. I have therefore refrained from using soap when washing these implements and simply used hot water.
I once used sunflower oil but it very soon began to smell undesirable.
I wouldn't personally consider varnish, but I am interested if you do and why.
If your replies are many then I may post a summary here in this post for others to view more easily.
"Oils such as olive are non-drying and can leave a sticky surface and increase the growth of mould."
I read this on a certain website and it got me wondering what people use themselves to finish their carved wooden objects.
I myself have always used olive oil, simply because it's easily available, but also because it's delicious and most of the things I make are used with food. I haven't ever found it to be sticky, but non-drying and too easily washed off, yes. I have therefore refrained from using soap when washing these implements and simply used hot water.
I once used sunflower oil but it very soon began to smell undesirable.
I wouldn't personally consider varnish, but I am interested if you do and why.
If your replies are many then I may post a summary here in this post for others to view more easily.