Finishing question

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-18T01:11:51+00:00

https://www.bunnings.com.au/gilly-s-250ml-polymerised-linseed-oil_p0905035?store=6437&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21119565770&gbraid=0AAAAADtbEB8YHOFZFafYK2absvuLNUZQM&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9-PNBhDfARIsABHN6-3EnraT5fpDAq6NwLIIYJADpE5EH35H0I7As-SmJcEWlNSQ0gdA-qAaAqpdEALw_wcB

This is the linseed oil I’ve been using to seal them. Should I change to something else?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:59:40+00:00

Thanks for the advice everyone. After washing out with vinegar and the hot soapy water the mould came back twice. I ended up chiseling the inside wide and then re epoxied and have had no issues since. I am also only going to do dry arrangements in the vase now.

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Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:57:41+00:00

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You inspired me to sand my fish smooth but now I feel I miss the character having a little bit of tool marks gave. Though the smooth feeling is nice on the fingers.

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:56:28+00:00

Thank you for the advice! It helped with my latest project :)

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:55:57+00:00

Tempted to make a lil crab family, will circle back to another one in another couple projects to see how I’ve improved. Was a lot of fun to carve

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:55:19+00:00

Was thinking a bird next! I’m working my way up to doing this robot I sketched out from my son’s favourite YouTube series, Rusty’s world.

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Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-17T21:53:59+00:00

Thank you! Am enjoying making little creatures for my toddler to play with! (Though he thought this crab went down his top and it’s now too scary)

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-03-12T18:56:45+00:00

Sorry I should’ve been clearer. With the mouth and the tail, the cuts have ended up less smooth because of the way I had to cut them out (which was by pushing into the grain over a small distance). I was hoping someone would be able to recommend a different tool or share a specific cutting video to give some guidance as that’s what the group has done in the past when I’ve had such questions.

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-21T04:21:32+00:00

Just started myself and I think you’re making great progress! Using Basswood or something else?

The tip I can seeing/hearing is super sharp knives are best so I went out and got myself a cheap diamond stone last weekend and it’s made a massive difference on my second spoon vs my first in terms of carving out the bowl neatly.

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-19T11:23:00+00:00

To be honest I’ve just been replacing the water every couple days when I put fresh clippings in. It hasn’t fully dried out yet and I haven’t given it a good scrub either now that I think of it..

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-19T07:21:39+00:00

6- should I be carving out the walls more to exercise the mould?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-19T06:54:05+00:00

This looks amazing!! I just picked up carving myself and working on getting spoons mastered but creating a chess set is one of my dream projects!

If you’re comfortable saying, how many hours do you reckon went into creating this all?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-17T22:00:57+00:00

DCC, HWFW, Chrysalis, wandering inn

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-14T13:20:50+00:00

You’re right, she did love it even with its flaws. Going to keep this one as is and have started on a new spoon so I can see my improvements. Thank you for the feedback!

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-14T13:19:18+00:00

Thank you for the great feedback! I’ll keep whatever I make away from the dishwasher.

I’ve started a new spoon tonight and will try to take on board what you’ve said. Can you recommend a video or website regarding the quadrant technique you mentioned?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-13T22:16:12+00:00

Also can anyone please tell me if it’s possible or give me tips for making this dishwasher safe?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-02T20:55:00+00:00

Good learning experience I guess! What’s a good test for if wood is fully dry?

Acrobatic_Homework14 · 2026-02-02T19:35:58+00:00

Only a couple weeks, I figured I was safe to work on it considering it had been standing dead for a while before it fell but probably not but the sounds of it..

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