From coconut oil to wood stain:
I built a table out of reclaimed door jambs and applied natural, non-toxic finishes: wood glue and sawdust to fill holes, coconut oil and Earth Pigments to stain the wood. I later sealed the table with a coat of wax that I let dry and buffed to a gentle sheen.
Why Coconut OIl?
Coconut oil is a renewable, plant-based oil that is least likely to go rancid due to its high concentration of saturated fatty acids. It penetrates into wood, is virtually clear when in a liquid state, and is non-toxic and food safe to apply. Although coconut oil is excellent as a wood treatment, wood conditioner, and wood stain carrier, it does not provide a durable finish to wood, as it does not dry to a polymeric topcoat. In addition to being a stain, coconut oil would work excellently mixed with wax for a soft, conditioning wood finish.
See more of my work re-using things at https://sunnysideup-stairs.blogspot.com.
Music: “John Stockton Slow Drag” by Chris Zabriskie
Post time: Jun-26-2018