I just posted a separate thread showing three bowls turned from cottonwood. Mahoney’s website and Craft Supplies mention letting it sit for 24-48 hours before applying Mahoney’s finishing paste to let it cure, but mine is still really oily to the touch after 8-9 days since the oil was applied. It also has a smell that is somewhat displeasing to me. I don’t think it is supposed to go rancid since it is supposedly heat treated, but I’m curious what others’ experiences and thoughts are on Mahoney’s walnut oil. This is a new bottle recently purchased from CS.
I am gifting this to a neighbor who mentioned that he had a popcorn bowl growing up and wanted to find one for his family, but don’t want to give it to him until it is at least dry to the touch. I typically use Watco Danish oil on my bowls but wanted to do something more natural/food safe and have heard a lot of people like Mahoney’s or other walnut oils. Any information/experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Tom