Dave Monk Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I have never made any ornaments. How are you finishing yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I dip mine in a 50/50 mixture of shellac and denatured alcohol. Dave Monk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I have always used rattle can sprays and have used several types such as Deft (can't find that locally anymore), Minwax polyurethane, Krylon Clear, Rustoleum Polyurethane, and the last two cans I bought were Rustoleum Crystal Clear Enamel. I seem to get the same results with any of those brands so, if you choose to try any of those, I suppose you can just let the price be your guide! Just follow the directions and apply thin, even coats and two coats should be enough protection for ornaments. God Bless! Spirithorse Dave Monk and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 58 minutes ago, NC Scroller said: I dip mine in a 50/50 mixture of shellac and denatured alcohol. Interesting! I'll have to try that. How do you deal with evaporation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Depends on the time of year as to what finish I use for any of my items other than portrait work.. During the warmer months.. I use Danish Oil.. have used the 50/50 BLO / Mineral spirits but I find that Danish oil does the same thing and ads a sealer to it as well which is IMO better.. In the colder months when things take longer to dry etc.. and to avoid mailing out a strong smelling package I use a homemade brew of beeswax and mineral oil.. this finish can be applied and mailed out the same day.. actually I believe as well as many of my friends and family that this mix actually looks better than any of the other finishes.. BUT... it is a tedious job brushing the mix on the wood and getting it into all the fretwork areas etc.. then heating it up to melt it into the wood as a liquid.. once dried it gives a very nice sheen that i cannot get with any other finishing types. But.. for durability and ease of use.. I do use the Danish oil as much as possible.. Portrait work is the only thing I finish with a poly spray.. everything else is the above mentioned.. Dave Monk and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I use tung oil for the most part. Dries quick and leaves a nice finish look. Dave Monk, barb.j.enders and SCROLLSAW703 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Spray lacquer for me quick drying and easy I LIKE EASY. Roly John B, Jim McDonald, SCROLLSAW703 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) I also use spray lacquer IKE Edited August 24, 2018 by ike John B, SCROLLSAW703 and Dave Monk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loftyhermes Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I just dip mine in Danish Oil, (in fact nearly everything I make gets the same treatment,) let them drain then wipe off the excess. SCROLLSAW703 and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don in brooklin on Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 If the ornament is in wood, I dip in tung oil let dry well and spray with poly. Most of my ornaments are in Baltic Birch and I don't like the edges so I paint. Usually I spray with rattle can - white or gold. I use the Rustoleum gold Glitter for the if available. Often I the white spay the with Glitter Blaster silver of gold. I have then sprayed with a sealer (not very often as expensive). Sometimes I high light leaves or bells with craft paint. SCROLLSAW703 and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Spray mine with 3 coats of lacquer. I have a spray booth set up. Dave Monk and SCROLLSAW703 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 13 hours ago, NC Scroller said: I dip mine in a 50/50 mixture of shellac and denatured alcohol. I had never heard of this one.. I've got a quart of shellac I bought several years ago.. I think I may give that a try just to see how it goes. SCROLLSAW703 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTTHECLOCKMAN Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I dip in Danish oil like I do all my projects. If I need to top coat it is always lacquer. John B, SCROLLSAW703 and Dave Monk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I've made and given away hundreds of ornaments over the years and I've used many different types of finishes, depending on the ornament and the wood. I've painted some. I've sprayed lacquer or poly. Don't care for either of those options. I've dipped in oils (BLO & Danish). I've left some natural. I've stained and dyed for color. The finish I use the most is shellac. I typically apply it with a spray gun. SCROLLSAW703 and John B 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innar20 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 (edited) Just paint. What paint - don`t now. Daughter did the paintwork and pattern. Edited August 24, 2018 by innar20 bobscroll, John B and Phantom Scroller 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 18 hours ago, Gonzo said: Interesting! I'll have to try that. How do you deal with evaporation? 6 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I had never heard of this one.. I've got a quart of shellac I bought several years ago.. I think I may give that a try just to see how it goes. The beauty of this process is the ornaments are dry and ready to string or tie in 30 minutes. I sell 100's of ornaments each year and this is real time saver. Gonzo I have never had an evaporation issue. I mix and store in an old shellac can. Unlike poly or tung oil or lacquer shellac is thinned with denatured alcohol. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill WIlson Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 6 hours ago, kmmcrafts said: I had never heard of this one.. I've got a quart of shellac I bought several years ago.. I think I may give that a try just to see how it goes. Check on some scrap to make sure the shellac dries properly. Standard rule of thumb is that pre-mixed shellac has a shelf life of 3 years, provided the can has not been opened. kmmcrafts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 5 minutes ago, Bill WIlson said: Check on some scrap to make sure the shellac dries properly. Standard rule of thumb is that pre-mixed shellac has a shelf life of 3 years, provided the can has not been opened. Thank you for that info.. This can I have is probably 8 or more years old.. I did open it for brushing a finish on a sign I made.. so it's probably not any good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsN Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I use spray lacquer on most of mine. There are a few brands of spray glitter that I have used a few times when they need some bling. John B and Dave Monk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Same as Katie spray lacquer but glitter glue dries hard and glitter stays on instead of all over you. Roly John B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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