{"id":2393,"date":"2023-08-11T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/?p=2393"},"modified":"2024-05-14T11:24:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T15:24:45","slug":"canadian-feature-claphams-natural-beeswax-products","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/penblanks.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2023\/08\/11\/canadian-feature-claphams-natural-beeswax-products\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Feature: Clapham’s Natural Beeswax Products"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Written in collaboration with Clapham’s Beeswax Products Ltd<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for a natural wood finish for your turning projects, while keeping your spending power in Canada?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clapham’s Beeswax Products are produced sustainably from Farm-to-Tub in British Columbia, offering a natural way to finish and preserve your wood turning projects with local and certified organic ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a serial DIYer who loves working with wood, or it\u2019s your first foray into finishing a wood surface, there might be a few things you can learn about oils for wood. Find out the best finish to bring out wood grain and how to create food-safe surfaces for a chemical-free household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Best Finish to Bring Out Wood Grain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to oiling wood, one of the top concerns is usually how to treat natural wood in a way that brings out the wood grain. In this case, it\u2019s best to choose a finish that is neutral in terms of colour and odour so that there\u2019s no darkening or lightening effect on the wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important not to use any cooking oils (like olive, sunflower or coconut oil) since they can become rancid. Mineral oil is the best finish for bringing out wood grain since it is very stable and emphasizes the natural patterns in the wood.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking to enhance your finished wood project without altering its appearance, mineral oil and hemp oil will work double time by eliminating moisture and protecting from bacteria that can breed on unsealed, porous surfaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clapham’s products source the best quality certified organic ingredients for the best cost, without sacrificing quality. So which product is best for your turning project? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hemp Wood Wax<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This food-safe wood finish uses hemp oil instead of mineral oil, resulting in a petroleum-free wood finishing product that brings out beautiful colours and unique features of the wood it\u2019s applied to. On wood, hemp oil will give a natural look rather than a glossy shine, making it suitable for all things wood in the kitchen! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Use Hemp Wood Wax:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n