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Wax or Polish over India Ink?

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Wax or Polish over India Ink?

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Wax or Polish over India Ink?

TomW In SouthJersey

>I've turned a Englis walnut hollowform and made a lid/collar from cherry but dyed it with 3 coats of India ink. I am adding a small ebony finial to the top that is sanded to 12,000 and polished with Mylands.

So I'm looking to get a slightly glossier finish on the India ink to blend better with the finial. Can I use a friction polish like Mylands or Carnuba wax over the India ink? Any other suggestions?

All advice welcome,

Tom Wright

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Re: Wax or Polish over India Ink?

John Lucas

>Some waxes will cause some india inks to smear. Not all wax and not all india inks smear. I always run a test on a scrap piece. If in doubt seal it with shellac and then wax over it. john

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Thank you

TomW In SouthJersey

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