Charlie Plesums
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I have seen several bowls I have given as gifts... and they are no longer pretty. The finish is pocked or even largely gone. These aren't "art" bowls, but ones that might be used for nuts or candy or fruit.
I have tried HUT friction polish. I have tried shellac. I have tried lacquer (regular and catalyzed). I have tried water base acrylic lacquer. Even though these finishes are fine on flat work, they don't seem to last on bowls that someone else uses (out of my control).
What finish do you recommend for "gift" bowls (that will be used improperly), so that it looks good, and is durable through at least modest abuse?
I have tried HUT friction polish. I have tried shellac. I have tried lacquer (regular and catalyzed). I have tried water base acrylic lacquer. Even though these finishes are fine on flat work, they don't seem to last on bowls that someone else uses (out of my control).
What finish do you recommend for "gift" bowls (that will be used improperly), so that it looks good, and is durable through at least modest abuse?