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Created a bunch of plates lately (imgur.com)

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Over the last 6 months I've made a number of plates and have really enjoyed using them every day. I was inspired by Richard Raffan's square plates video, making the two square ones first. I then made the big rectangular maple guy, followed by the three round ones.

All have a small ~1/16" mortise in the back which I've left in place. Most were basically unfinished, just getting some beeswax. But the orage-y cherry plates I've finished with BLO for some more color.. but I'm noticing that the color is fading with successive hand-washings.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Right, tung oil just sounds much safer than varnish.

[–] Golfnbrew 1 points 1 year ago

Speaking of safe, watch those rags. Boiled linseed is the worst, but I'm pretty sure Tung can self ignite as well.