Message-Id: <1.5.4.32.19980604032142.0068b988@tscnet.com>
Date: Wed, 03 Jun 1998 20:21:42 -0700
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
From: stephen <syahn@tscnet.com>
Subject: [baidarka] Japan drier
To Carl Jerls
I did some homework on your question because I only knew sleightly what I
meant. I also spelled it wrong. It's "drier", not "dryer". It is added to
oil based paints and varnishes to speed drying time. Go see
http://www.kleenstrip.com/jd40.htm
Also while searching I found this interesting webpage on "canvas filler
formulas"
it is at http://www.wcha.org/tidbits/filler.html
I have used Japan drier this way. pour a cup or so of boiled linseed oil in
a clean can. Then add a tiny amount of Japan drier to it and stir. Then ball
up a soft cloth and apply this mixture to your wood surface. Its a nice
brown dull finish. The big important part is the rag! If you leave it balled
up and do nothing with it it is very likly to spontaineously combust,it
catches fire! So be sure to spread it out open and put it outside to dry in
a way where it is cant burn something. On top of a steel rack is my method.
Oh, the wood is ready for more coats in about 15 minutes. The process seems
to use heat to spead drying so experiment for cold wheather use.
Cheers,Steve Yahn