I am working on making a fair show box for a friend, definitely a break from the normal woodworking that I am used to, but still a quick fun project. I am planning on using our big torch to do a "burned" finish on the pine plywood then trim it out with natural pine. My concern is if I burn the wood then apply some kind of oil finish will I still have to worry about people getting soot on their pants if they sit on the box? I am not real familiar with wipe on oil finishes so any suggestions as to what to use would be appreciated. I am used to spraying lacquer on my normal projects and I'm out of my element here. And I got a 1 week notice and this need to be done Sunday so that's adds some fun. I am planning to burn the box tomorrow after work then trim it out and finish Friday.
Thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.