George Pittelko
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This past week at the Contemporary Longrifle show I saw a
beautiful rifle that was stained with asphalt (purchased from an art supply store, I believe under the name of asphaltium) and thinned 50/50 with mineral spirits. The final finish of bees wax - 2 rubbed coats - was applied to a warmed maple stock to liquify the wax. I was told that the bees wax provided the grain sealing and the final finish. It's my understanding that this process does not raise wood grain - in this example, the wood was highly figured maple. The finished stock had a very smooth satin finish.
What experience does anyone in our group have with this finish. What are the pros and cons. Also, can this process be used successfully with english walnut.
beautiful rifle that was stained with asphalt (purchased from an art supply store, I believe under the name of asphaltium) and thinned 50/50 with mineral spirits. The final finish of bees wax - 2 rubbed coats - was applied to a warmed maple stock to liquify the wax. I was told that the bees wax provided the grain sealing and the final finish. It's my understanding that this process does not raise wood grain - in this example, the wood was highly figured maple. The finished stock had a very smooth satin finish.
What experience does anyone in our group have with this finish. What are the pros and cons. Also, can this process be used successfully with english walnut.