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I have an Aunt that wants a centerpiece condiment tray for her
dining room table that will hold the regular salt, pepper, condiments, spices, etc.
The Olive Wood has a deep religious sentiment to her as she wants this to be the
focal point for a meeting with her fellow clergymen and dinner guests next month.
I purchased this small (20×8") olive slab from a seller on Etsy. It was in pretty bad
shape with dirt and mold on it. (just the way we like it). after a couple hours soaking
in straight Clorox bleach, it was scrubbed with a bristle brush and allowed to air dry
in the Florida Sun for a couple of days to lighten the wood even more.
The small bowtie was truly not necessary. But just a small element of craftsmanship.
sanded down to 360 grit then 6 coats of brushed on oil based polyurethane, 24 hrs apart.
each new coat of poly was wet sanded by hand from 400 down to 1,000 grit and a
final coat of Johnson's Paste Wax to finish it off.
I know it is not the giant slabs that are normally turned into fantastic table tops,
but, for the personal meaning, it carries just as much value to the family.
thank you for looking.
dining room table that will hold the regular salt, pepper, condiments, spices, etc.
The Olive Wood has a deep religious sentiment to her as she wants this to be the
focal point for a meeting with her fellow clergymen and dinner guests next month.
I purchased this small (20×8") olive slab from a seller on Etsy. It was in pretty bad
shape with dirt and mold on it. (just the way we like it). after a couple hours soaking
in straight Clorox bleach, it was scrubbed with a bristle brush and allowed to air dry
in the Florida Sun for a couple of days to lighten the wood even more.
The small bowtie was truly not necessary. But just a small element of craftsmanship.
sanded down to 360 grit then 6 coats of brushed on oil based polyurethane, 24 hrs apart.
each new coat of poly was wet sanded by hand from 400 down to 1,000 grit and a
final coat of Johnson's Paste Wax to finish it off.
I know it is not the giant slabs that are normally turned into fantastic table tops,
but, for the personal meaning, it carries just as much value to the family.
thank you for looking.