how to achieve a Matt finish....?

[NikNak]

Once again, i'm turning to you guys out there for a bit of advice.....


You may have seen my recent post re finish on a pen ( see here.... https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/fini ... 42836.html ). Well the pen was very well received and admired by those who saw it.

Here's my latest dilemma.... we currently have a German chap on secondment with us who loved the fountain pen so much he's asked me to make him one in Ebony..... but with a MATT finish. He's after a pen that "looks like nothing... but writes fantastically" (his words).

Apart from just leaving it sanded, how would you suggest i get a Matt finish without the wood gaining grubby marks..?

As always your comments are welcomed.



Nick

 

[cornucopia]

lemon oil will work or you could use an acrylic spray finish or ca blo and then flatten it back with micro mesh or nyweb to a matt finish- but with this method it is a fine line bewteen flatening the finish and removing it so a little experimaentation of grit choice and a gentle touch is needed.

 

[Bodrighy]

When I saw the title of the thread and your posting I knew you were going to suggest lemon oil Georg. I will have to get some and see what is so wonderful, apart from the smell :lol:

Pete

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Nick,

I'd go with what George said. Lemon oil would certainly be the easiest option, no doubt. As far as I know there isn't a matt lacquer available in the Retail form that we know (ie 500ml cans) although for industrial lacquers/finishes you can choose your sheen levels from 10% (matt) through to 90% (high gloss) with everything in between.

Cellulose sanding sealer often leaves a more matt finish than lacquer which would also be worth a try.

HTH

Richard

 

[Jenx]

apart from the smell :lol:

Thats a definate 'Marmite Moment' ... you'll either love or hate it... There'll be no grey area !.

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[Blister]

I made this Bur Elm platter and used Lemon oil as a finish , the smell does not last to long but it does stay matt

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[yellowbelly]

Hi Nick,

I'd go with what George said. Lemon oil would certainly be the easiest option, no doubt. As far as I know there isn't a matt lacquer available in the Retail form that we know (ie 500ml cans) although for industrial lacquers/finishes you can choose your sheen levels from 10% (matt) through to 90% (high gloss) with everything in between.

Cellulose sanding sealer often leaves a more matt finish than lacquer which would also be worth a try.

HTH

Richard

As for lacquer, if I'm after a dead matt finish I dont shake or stir the container I pour the lacquer into another vessel until all the clear lacquer is removed(this is high gloss) then the matting agent left in the container is shaken or stirred and used as a matt lacquer(pre-cat) or add the acid for 2 pack :wink:
If the finish needs to be even matter try going over the finish with talcum powder