Finish for decorative boxes?

[Mark R Webster]

I am getting ready to finish 2 decorative boxes, one made of rosewood and the other walnut and birds eye maple. I am trying to decide what finishes to use. I am looking for something that will penetrate and not produce a visible surface film like shellac or lacquer. When I have tried oil type finishes the rosewood darkens more than I would like. I have used tung oil on the walnut, but it has remained a little sticky in the past. Any suggestions for a light finish that won’t affect the color on the rosewood and won’t sit on the surface as a film. Lemon oil? Fresher tung oil. Does lemon oil gather dust? If the tung oil has been in the cabinet a while does it take longer to cure?
Thanks
Mark

[Bill White]

Have you tried boiled linseed oil? Wipe on, wait a while, wipe off. Repeat as needed.
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Bill

[Mark R Webster]

No I have not I will look into boiled linseed oil thanks
M