[Woodcarver] Re: Linseed Oil

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In a message dated 2/8/04 6:03:04 AM, rnmicro at cox-internet.com writes:

<< I have seen refernce to linseed oil and sieanna for dipping or painting 
base coats on carvings.  Does this have to be boiled or do you just mix the 
sieanna with the linseed oil.  >>

Mike
You want "boiled linseed oil" and raw sienna or burnt umber artists oil 
paint. No, you don't have to boil the linseed oil yourself, it  is off the shelf.  
You don't need much of the oil paint, but lots of linseed oil.  Best to test 
the mixture before putting it on anything special.    Rip