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Topic: varnishing bassinet
Posted By: freckle
Subject: varnishing bassinet
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:58am
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We have a cane bassinet and I'd really like to varnish it or something - it's just plain cane at the moment but I'm worried about fumes. We still have ages until baby comes but it still worries me... anyone know the best product to use? and is there still likely to be fumes in 3 months?
TIA btw - I wasn't really sure where to post this cos it's not really a preg related question but I am pregnant so here it is  ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:11am
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Haha, I thought that said vanishing bassinet....
I suspect it would be fine but if you ask the guys in the paint section at bunnings or mitre 10 I'm sure they'd be able to tell you. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:18am
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LOL ! that would be interesting
Yeah I dunno if I trust all sales people - sometimes they don't get it right and it seems like a big risk if there is any residual chemical fumes around a newborn... I have looked it up and there is a few that say they're safe but I just wanted to know if anyone else has done it and the fumes have gone... ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: amme_eilyk
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:36am
| if you use waterbased varnish you should be fine. |
Posted By: High9
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:50am
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I'm not sure tbh sorry, and I agree with you on sales people not always getting it right!
We had a cane bassinet and it would have looked great varnished! One thing I know you can get, can't remember from where though, is these pens that touch up chips in wooden furniture... ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: clover
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 11:45am
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Fair comment about the sales people.... what about contacting somewhere like these guys http://www.biopaints.co.nz/oils-varnishes-waxes/ - Bio paints ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: tessie
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 12:34pm
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Agree with sales people not always getting it right. We were sold some stuff to seal some pipes that go into our water tank. Were informed it was safe to use (drinking water) but it turned out it wasn't.
Thought about possibly just oiling it with Linseed? |
Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 1:30pm
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lol Clover- I thought it said vanishing bassinette too hehe -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: freckle
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 1:47pm
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Thanks for the replies guys... and the link Clover - I'll definitely contact them!!
Tessie - I did wonder about oiling it, but I'm so not a DIY knowledgeable person, so really have no idea what is best to do  ------------- mum to 3 lovely girls :D |
Posted By: Mucky_Tiger
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:56pm
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HAve you thought of using Linseed oil or bees wax. they're more natural.
but im not sure what they are like compared to traditional varnish |
Posted By: tessie
Date Posted: 01 November 2010 at 6:44pm
| You'd think that depending on what type of cane you are referring to (eg: is it fine, woven and relatively flexible or quite hard and sturdy) that varnish would eventually damage (crack and peel) from movement? |
Posted By: milipidi
Date Posted: 02 November 2010 at 6:05pm
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I work with wood but I am guessing the principles would be the same.
If you really want to use a lacquer go with waterbased, fumes should be minimal. The thing to be careful with a lacquer is not to get a hard one, as this is likely to crack given the movement of cane. Personally I would be looking at finishes that I use for 'food safe' items, after all if it is safe for food wil be safe for baby. I agree with the linseed oil as my first stop. This usually gives a nice soft finish with a bit of gloss, 2 coats should be enough. This will need frequent reapplication to keep its look. An alternative is "shellac" which has a more lacquer style effect. Bees wax is difficult to use if the piece has crooks and crevices because it needs a good dose of friction to achieve a nice finish. If left un-rubbed in it can leave an ugly sticky finish. Hope that helps a bit. |