Peacock Oil Wick - Rich Figure 250ml
A Hard, Quick Drying & Figure Enhancing Lustrous Wood Finish
A unique blend of the world’s finest natural oils, resins and waxes that together produce a hard, bright, breathable, water- repellent, figure enhancing and grain strengthening finish. Peacock Oil Wick, is uniquely formulated to enable a quick build with a fast-drying time. Available in 2 shades, both oils can be mixed together as desired to create your own personal shade:
Rich Figure - Produces a deeper grain popping finish, elevating the veins and highlighting the grain in darker woods. Suitable on all woods and for all makers of furniture, turned & carved crafts, instruments, hand tools and gunstocks, this oil is extremely versatile in its usage. A remarkable mixture of proven ingredients dating back to biblical times, Peacock Oil Wick
is combined in a new way to create an easy to apply and rewarding natural finish. Like the peacock unveiling its magnificent plumage, this oil made in our own workshop will reveal the unseen beauty on all of your wooden masterpieces.
Preparation:
Best applied to bare wood. It is advisable to test the oil on an off-cut before applying to your work.
For best results: Sand down with the grain to 600 grit. Raise the grain with a damp cloth and allow to dry, this can be speeded up by using a hairdryer. Some woods such as walnut will need the grain raising more than once. Sand to 800 grit.
Application:
Shake the bottle well before each application of oil. Best applied with a lint free cloth in a dry environment. Apply the first coat of oil liberally, allowing it to penetrate deep into the wood. Re-coat the oil every 15 minutes until the wood stays wet after the 15-minute absorbency period. On average 4 coats at 15-minute intervals should be sufficient, but this will depend upon the absorbency of the wood (Walnut for example may take about 6 coats). Allow to stand for 15 minutes. (Small items can be fully submerged for up to 1 hour, stirring the oil every 15 minutes). Using a paper towel remove all surplus oil. Allow to dry for 12- 24 hours. (Oily woods e.g. Rosewood will require a longer drying period). Drying time can be further accelerated by placing the oiled piece in either direct sunlight, artificial UV light or in the air stream of a cold fan. De-nib the wood using 0000 steel wool or an equivalent abrasive pad. Apply a thin coat of oil and allow to stand for 15 minutes before removing the excess once more with a paper towel. Allow to dry for 8 hours. Repeat the de-nibbing process and application of a thin coat of oil (as above) until desired build is achieved, allowing an 8-hour drying period between each application. This oil can also be wet sanded and hand rubbed for a flat finish. After the final application of oil allow to harden for 48 hours. Ensure that all cloths that come into contact with the finish are either opened out flat and allowed to dry or are placed in water to prohibit combustion.
Maintenance: Finish can be maintained using a thin coat of Peacock Oil Wick or a hard wax as required.
A Hard, Quick Drying & Figure Enhancing Lustrous Wood Finish
A unique blend of the world’s finest natural oils, resins and waxes that together produce a hard, bright, breathable, water- repellent, figure enhancing and grain strengthening finish. Peacock Oil Wick, is uniquely formulated to enable a quick build with a fast-drying time. Available in 2 shades, both oils can be mixed together as desired to create your own personal shade:
Rich Figure - Produces a deeper grain popping finish, elevating the veins and highlighting the grain in darker woods. Suitable on all woods and for all makers of furniture, turned & carved crafts, instruments, hand tools and gunstocks, this oil is extremely versatile in its usage. A remarkable mixture of proven ingredients dating back to biblical times, Peacock Oil Wick
is combined in a new way to create an easy to apply and rewarding natural finish. Like the peacock unveiling its magnificent plumage, this oil made in our own workshop will reveal the unseen beauty on all of your wooden masterpieces.
Preparation:
Best applied to bare wood. It is advisable to test the oil on an off-cut before applying to your work.
For best results: Sand down with the grain to 600 grit. Raise the grain with a damp cloth and allow to dry, this can be speeded up by using a hairdryer. Some woods such as walnut will need the grain raising more than once. Sand to 800 grit.
Application:
Shake the bottle well before each application of oil. Best applied with a lint free cloth in a dry environment. Apply the first coat of oil liberally, allowing it to penetrate deep into the wood. Re-coat the oil every 15 minutes until the wood stays wet after the 15-minute absorbency period. On average 4 coats at 15-minute intervals should be sufficient, but this will depend upon the absorbency of the wood (Walnut for example may take about 6 coats). Allow to stand for 15 minutes. (Small items can be fully submerged for up to 1 hour, stirring the oil every 15 minutes). Using a paper towel remove all surplus oil. Allow to dry for 12- 24 hours. (Oily woods e.g. Rosewood will require a longer drying period). Drying time can be further accelerated by placing the oiled piece in either direct sunlight, artificial UV light or in the air stream of a cold fan. De-nib the wood using 0000 steel wool or an equivalent abrasive pad. Apply a thin coat of oil and allow to stand for 15 minutes before removing the excess once more with a paper towel. Allow to dry for 8 hours. Repeat the de-nibbing process and application of a thin coat of oil (as above) until desired build is achieved, allowing an 8-hour drying period between each application. This oil can also be wet sanded and hand rubbed for a flat finish. After the final application of oil allow to harden for 48 hours. Ensure that all cloths that come into contact with the finish are either opened out flat and allowed to dry or are placed in water to prohibit combustion.
Maintenance: Finish can be maintained using a thin coat of Peacock Oil Wick or a hard wax as required.