Weatherproofing

Boiled Linseed Oil and beeswax, 20:1 ratio.

Heated in a double boiler arrangement to combine wax and oil:

And applied to the external surfaces of the woodenware:

I let the coating dry for a couple of days and rubbed in the excess with a cloth.  Several of the pieces above are on their second coat which was applied seven days after the initial treatment.  Everything smells of linseed oil.

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