Solitary chicken - need advice

[tiggerlady]

My sister has been given a pair of carved wooden ducks,,I assume its hardwood but could check if needs be.She asked me if I knew what oil to use.Ireplied that I didnt,but I knew somewhere to ask!! So if anyone knows,I would be gratefull! Thanks..

[Duckmomma]

My guess would be Linseed oil

[tiggerlady]

Mmm that sounds familiar..will pass the info on..thanks very much!

[Duckmomma]

Your welcome

I remember when I was younger my dad aquired two carved hardwood elephants.

He would oil them with linseed oil to stop them drying out and cracking, so I am fairly sure that is the oil she would need to use.

[Chicken Licken]

or teak oil like you use for hard wood furniture (garden stuff). You can get it from DIY shops.

[Stevie]

Linseed oil if its for interior and teak oil if its outside.

 

Be warned though.Rags soaked in linseed oil can spontously combust when rolled up and thrown into a bin! Leave the cloth to dry before disposal.