How to Use Enhance Wood Finish for Decorative Pieces

Hi Instructables! If you have wooden pieces that need to be revamped, this tutorial is for you! Using Hemp Oil is a great product to enhance and protect your wooden pieces. It's easy to apply, all-natural, non-toxic, and even food safe!

Here are the two wooden bowls I picked up from my local thrift store for $9.99 and $7.99 with 30% off, so just over $6 apiece. Their finish was worn off and they have a dark wooden finish.

• Thrift Bowls
• Carbide Scrape
• Bosch Orbital Sander
• Sponge Sanding Pads
• Stripping Gel
• Hemp Oil
• Heat Gun

I started by wiping the bowls using a shop towel. Then to remove the price tags, I used my heat gun to soften the adhesive and peeled them off.

Since I am aiming for a raw wood look, I scraped off the old finish using a carbide scraper. This tool is a good alternative for smelly paint/finish strippers especially if you have a sensitive nose. It is also ergonomic so even if you're a beginner, you can use it with minimum effort with maximum comfort.

To remove the remaining finish, I sanded both bowls using my orbital sander with 120-grit sandpaper. This will ensure that the hemp oil will sip perfectly on the surface of the bowls.

The other bowl gave me a hard time stripping off its dark finish, so I resorted to my last resort and used stripping gel to remove the stubborn finish.

I poured some into the bowl and then using an old chip brush, I brushed the stripper over the existing finish. Once the stripper was fully activated, I scrapped it. 

After scrapping, I gave it a good light sanding.

I poured some hemp oil into the bottom of the bowl and then using my chip brush, I brushed it onto the whole bowl inside and out. Using a shop towel, I wiped off the excess. You may repeat this process as many times as you like.

1. Sand and clean the surface.
2. Apply Hemp Oil using a brush, cloth, or even your hands.
3. Let the Hemp Oil absorb into the wood for 15 minutes or up to an hour.
4. Wipe excess oil off.
5. Repeat if required.

And here is the finished look. These bowls turned out beautifully and I love the raw wood look. The color and patterns certainly add a warm and inviting feel to any space where it is.

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