This process yields a finished result full of individual character not found in work done by stencil, brand, stamp or laser and ensures the sentimental value of these keepsakes as the years pass. This common finish for cutting boards and salad bowls provides an excellent finish for many items we make. We also use it for items such as rattles and infants' toys which may be used for teething as well as for items of irregular shapes such as our standing puzzles. It is colorless and completely non-toxic and may be cleaned with a soapy cloth if necessary. Items showing heavy wear and tear may also be sanded lightly with 220 grit sandpaper and re-oiled if you desire.
Mineral oil is applied with a cloth and is readily available in supermarkets and drug stores.
Danish Oil is a combination of tung oils and polyurethane resin which is absorbed into the wood to produce a low lustre finish especially suited for use on domestic and exotic hardwoods. It is brushed on and allowed to soak into the grain of the wood with any excess oil wiped from the surface of the piece with a finishing cloth. After the oil application is finished and the piece has thoroughly dried, a final sanding with 400 grit sandpaper completes the job. Non-toxic when dried, Danish oil is used on the hardwood figures in our Noah's ark set, deluxe nativity set, and deluxe farm play set. It can be gently cleaned with a damp cloth or refreshed by wiping with a light application of any readily available fine furniture cleaning product.