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My daughter has a booth selling her soaps at a local craft fair, and wanted me to whip up a bunch of soap dishes. I’m about 100 pieces in and not sure which finish to use. Half of them are made of cedar and the rest are white oak. She got the idea I should use mineral oil for a finish but I’m not sure. Maybe BLO, or tung? I’m not sure. What do you guys think?

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mayaoung 2 Aug 27
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mineral oil is the safe bet. it won't spoil. its inorganic, clean, odorless etc.

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I often like to mix an organic oil such as linseed, or teak, etc. with varnish say 60% to 40%. it soaks in well and does not give a high gloss finish but is very waterproof after a couple of coats. Takes a day or two to dry.

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