Wood Finishes (Raw, Wax, Non-Toxic)¶

Ingredients¶

Raw Wood Finish¶

• 225 ml turpentine
• 225 ml melted beeswax
• 225 ml boiled linseed oil

Durable Wax Finish (Makes 800 ml)¶

• 225 ml turpentine or white spirit
• 400 g white wax shavings

Non-Toxic Finish (Makes 450 ml)¶

• 225 ml egg whites
• 225 ml water
• Pinch sugar
• Gum arabic (to thicken)

Instructions¶

1. Raw finish: warm turpentine in double boiler; stir in melted beeswax and linseed oil; brush warm onto raw wood; dry then buff.
2. Wax finish: warm turpentine; add wax shavings to melt; cool in container. Re‑soften with gentle heat or extra turpentine if too hard.
3. Non-toxic: mix egg whites, water, sugar; brush thin coats, drying overnight between 3 coats. Thicken with gum arabic if needed; recoat occasionally.