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Unread 07-11-2016, 09:38 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by DonVoigt View Post
Eugen,
As I understand the process, the oil dip is to stop the heating from continuing to color the piece.
The oil may give a little color as it dries/ages. jmho
Don, I guess I assumed (which is dangerous) that the oil (plus heat) was part of a curing and preservative step that lent the straw color. I have much to learn.

Thank you for clarifying the process.
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