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Old 11-20-2010, 09:06 PM
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Default Myrtlewood Finishing
I have coasters made out of Myrtlewood and I need to put a finish on them that will not discolor the wood but will withstand water and alcohol
any ideas?
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Old 11-21-2010, 02:18 PM
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Default Re: Myrtlewood Finishing
I would post in the finishing section. Welcome to the forum.

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Old 11-22-2010, 08:54 PM
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Default Re: Myrtlewood Finishing
hi, welcome to the board i'm not sure what the wood u working w/ but most wood can be finshed w/ poly, if u want it to stay looking unfinshed u can use acylic that dries pastic that will help to protect it from water
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