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Mineral oil

Mineral oil: what it looks like, how it goes on, how long it takes and how it wears.

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Type
non-drying oil
Look
matte, slight darkening
Dry / recoat time
immediate use, renew monthly
Application
flood, let soak, wipe
Durability
low
Notes
Does not cure; sits in the wood and is renewed regularly. The usual choice for cutting boards and wooden utensils, often blended with beeswax.
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