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Originally Posted by handibunny Hi,
When using aspen for its whiteness, do you use oil to finish it? If so, is there any way to keep the whiteness? Thanks.
Carole |
Dear Carole -
We just signed up for the forum this very day, and so just found your question (sorry for the long delay, and we hope you get our answer). This is Dave Peterson doing the typing for Judy.
Judy finishes her puzzles (including those in Aspen) with a clear Danish oil. There really is no way to keep the whiteness short of bleaching the puzzle (or whatever you're cutting). Judy says there are wood bleaches, but they're very strong and at least hazardous to use. If you decide to try it, be careful.
We'll watch the forum now that we know about it, and will try to reply in under 17 months hereafter!
Dave & Judy Peterson