How do I restore & revitalize very water logged wee wooden box?
I have recently bought a wee wooden box that I would like to revitalise as it looks as though it's badly water damaged and perhaps still is holding water within? Please can you help me?
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Hello,
Charming box!
If you feel it’s waterlogged still -allow it to dry out before refurbishing. Sometimes a wax or lemon or Danish oil can be a great solution.
How are you hoping to finish it?
do not 'force' drying -- you could cause cracks in the wood ... put in a cool room, out of the sunlight, but with good air circulation. if the lid doesn't come easily off, don't remove it -- could 'warp' if truly 'soaked... would be better to allow to dry in place ... IF the lid comes off easily, ( not swollen with fluid ) set it on a flat surface.
Don't put in sun to dry it may crack,dry slowly so it doesn't crack. Maybe it's not wet from water but been oiled,waxed so it just feels heavy & wet.Maybe it held oil,balm,or wax & it has soaked into the box. Does it open, is that a lid,do you know what the wood is or if it has any finish on it,is it raw wood??
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Many Thanks Everybody!!!
for all your thoughts & very
helpful suggestions/tips!!!