Which is spread flat to dry before disposing and not wadded up and stuck in a tin can. If you have a backyard, you could also just set it on fire if you have a fire pit.
@@CanadaFree-ce9jn I would love to know more about proper disposal of oil rags when living in an apartment for furniture refinishing and oil painting. Rajiv you are such a gift if you see this and want to share your method I would be interested. But more importantly if you see this... THANK YOU for all you do!
One tip: in Painting a surface or adding oil like here or doing anything that can drip start it from higher levels of it so when it drips down on the surface it will be obsorbed by the surface(in this case the wood). Up to down. Even in cleaning do it from higher levels so the dust falls down and doesn't mess up what you've already cleaned.
My husband ( a logger) and I made a few pieces of furniture out of some of the wood we cut. We used a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine to seal some of our pieces. It darkens the wood, but also creates a nice sheen.
Beautiful easel! Congratulations 🎉. The previous commenter is absolutely right on rags instantaneously combusting. For handling used rags saturated with linseed oil and or solvent, I’ve found using a small disposable leak proof trash bag or container, filled with enough water to cover the used rags is enough to block the oxygen & oil or solvent from interacting & stops the combustion process. It’s something that can happen very fast. I also have a fire extinguisher in my studio in addition to using this method. I make sure to dispose of the bag, having tightly tied it after my painting session, before throwing it out.
Seems like Sergeant's spirit is really with you these days - you truly deserve it. Thank you for another great video, I greatly appreciate the amount of uploads recently!
I recently bought one of those new wooden easels from an art store. It's nice like you said, solid wood etc, but it was just so...lifeless, and I know it's because it was brand new. I decided to lightly sand the entire thing down and recondition it. It looks much better in my opinion and it no longer feels like it was built by robots.
One of my favourite chores is feeding all my wooden pieces, I love watching wood revive itself and reveal its beauty after a good drink of oil. Simple pleasures soothe my soul and now I feel more confident with your ratio of linseed and spirit. Thank you Rajiv, I am in the middle of a painting and I confess I now have easel envy with your magnificent find.
Hi, Rajiv, I use socks too, when working on furniture...but I leave the sock intact and use it as a mitten over gloves. When one side gets dirty I turn it in-side-out so there are two cleaning surfaces of sock to use.This also reduces the presence of lint that comes from cutting the socks. Have a great day working on your wood projects. You inspired me today, to find four used folding chairs! I have an Arts & Crafts era gate-leg table in solid oak and little storage space. Like you, I have a small apartment. I don't think that I dare create a Shaker peg wall hanger like yours! I would be charged for every hole I put into the wall - but do think I could stand two chairs together - folded - beneath the framed quotes from William Morris, in my entry way. I have had the WM pieces for almost five years, as well as two velvet WM cushions on my sofa, one of the fox and the other of the hare, from Morris' Forest Tapestry. A story of Buddha, with the hare, the fox, the turtle and the moon is a favorite tale for me. I have an art print from the UK of the fox and hare, as well. Brigid -
Always great to see a different way to solve the same problem! I've been using my ruined sock for years, but I use beewax to treat this type of wood. Also, I give the same warning you gave: not to be used on finished wood. The finishing has to be treated diffenttly or has to be taken off. Your solution and mine can also be applied to dried raw wood. Love your videos and spread of knowledge and love for things and care for people! Kisses from Portugal!
Yes, I just used olive oil and vinegar for the first time yesterday and am so happy with how beautifully my kitchen chairs have come up. And my hands were so soft afterwards.
I like how methodical you are about everything you do. These pieces are so special…I love them so much. There is no better person to own them but you. Enjoy. I know you will.
Craaazy! I bought an old easel at the thrift shop yesterday! It’s nothing fancy or antique like yours, but I was very pleased with my find of a 12.50 table easel! Funny how genius minds think alike! 😂
Looks like teak to me. My favourite possession is a large 40yr old teak coffee table, with pass through drawer and lower shelf. Its a joy to wax it everytime.😊❤
SO SATISFYING! I’ve always used Hemp Oil on my wood pieces- no smell and it gives it a buttery smooth finish! However I’m not sure how durable it is compared to your mixture
I use BLO on axe handles directly, I think most guys do it that way. BLO dries faster than non-boiled oil. I have tung oil I sometimes use on knife handles, tung is said to dry quicker but sits more on the surface. I was wondering were you tempted to sad it down to new wood or did you want to preserve the old patina? Basic thrift store items I tend to sand down to "new to me wood" but I see the charm of keeping the patina. I have no wood right now, but I do have to wax my Barbour coat.
Much respect and love. You are remarkable. Personally? It is a desecration to refinish historical object. Just because it's in a junk shop does not make it junk. Peace
I used linseed oil on my tiled front door step. The tiler told me don’t wash them just clean with linseed oil and it was brilliant. It brought all the tones out in the tiles. Kept them looking like new.
@@judithgrace8359 not at all, you don’t use too much oil on the cloth just like Rajiv said. It lifts the dirt and the unglazed tile seems to absorb the oil and the colours and different shades in the tiles look like new tiles again. They have to be unglazed tiles.
That easel is beautiful. The ones available in art stores aren't that strong and heavy duty. I always use walnut oil for wood. I have used linseed for oil painting only. Another informative video. Thank you, Rajiv❤
Ita always such a pleasure to watch Rajiv and the beauteous (don't know if I've spelt it wrong) way in which he does everything! Also, my brother is named Rajeev (lotus in Sanskrith). Namaste from India.
Thank you for your inspiring and uplifting videos! Do you think you could make one on how to best dispose of BLO soaked rags. There seems to be some differences in opinions as how to do it in the safest way. Love your tutorials, or should I say, your world, and oftentimes when I feel down, I turn to your videos to make me feel better.
If you are willing to go the extra mile to get the best effect without taking away from the soul of the object, i would recommend cleaning first sanding with a soft sanding paper then removing wood/varnsih/paint dust with a clean slightly damp rag. Then use Rajiv's method.
Its a lovely Easel, I have been collecting 3-4 over the years, (my SO hates my collecting nature and some don't survive) I often am annoyed about that! What Rajiv is recommending is a cheap bristle brush that you wouldn't bother to clean, I buy them in multipules from Lea Valley or an art supply store! for encaustic painting!
My grandmother always used clean but old white tube socks to polish, dust , varnish her furniture and hardwood floors. She did not cut her's up like you did. She just stuck her hand down in the sock. BTW, you can get a whole bag of white tube socks at The Dollar Tree for $1.25 plus tax!🙌. I use my grandmother's ( and your) tip to wash my car by hand. Works great for getting all the crannies on a car or furniture. I'm loving the t-shirt colors of green and gold and the design on you. Green might just be your color!🤔🤗. The ball cap of late is also working!🥁
Furniture conservator Eli Rios did a couple of great segments on Martha Stewart Living about 30 years ago. His process is probably too painstaking if you don't care about the finish of the pieces, but he uses an actual shellac solution to restore antiques. It's quite interesting.
Rajiv, you spoiled us with your typically awesome audio-visual quality. Today they weren't up to par. Much better to see you clearly, as the big bad wolf said to Robin Hood LOL Also, I think that metal mechanism needs some WD40. Other than that, awesome content. I never thought of combining mineral spirits with linseed oil. Love your videos. One of these days I must snatch up one of your paintings.
Hi! If you'd like to contribute to closing the gofundme campaign that I started to pay for professional shooting and editing of these videos, it would really help to get you the awesome audio-visual quality that comes with a price tag! Here's the link: gofund.me/389c545c
You should caution people that some pieces that are dirty should be cleaned BEFORE you oil the wood. Otherwise, you’re just smearing and grinding some of the dirt into the wood. Also, your rags should not go into your home garbage. That oil can self combust and cause a fire in you garbage can or your laundry room if you’re thinking of washing them.
@@rajivsurendra Thank you! I didn’t know that the oil would polymerize. I have an old wood and iron drawing table that I will tackle, then. Thanks much! I love the pieces you’re doing.
did i miss your warning about how linseed oil dries by oxygen uptake. In that process, heat is developed. If the heat cannot escape, such as from a crumpled cloth, it can ignite spontaneously. ? always keep a jar with water and a lid and then put the used linseed rags in the jar after use.
Good advice, Rajiv! Can I make a suggestion to improve your videos? Use a microphone. I think you’ve done this before, but you can hide a wireless lapel microphone under your t-shirt. You have a beautiful voice, use a mike so we can hear it better.
@@pansyflowerboy Good to know. Now with your recommendation not to darn and Rajiv's tutorial I know what to do with my old cotton socks. Black socks though...they never get dirty...
Try a wonderful product called osmo which is a mix of oil and wax. It rejuvenates old wood floors or furniture like a miracle and can be revisited easily when necessary..
Dear Rajiv, I had the worst experience with the wood today. I was scrubbing and polishing with sandpaper two chairs for like 4 days, I literally don’t feel my hands. And then today I applied wood varnish which was whitish first and then turned to dirty gray color. I was so upset I could hardly keep my tears then your calm voice just brought me back to senses.
I used lemon oil on a refinished parlor grand piano that was stripped and lightened and refinished by my mother in law. It looked like a leopard when i finished and stayed that way. I just cried. We had it professionally refinished several years later. What a nightmare. 😱👍💕
Linseed oil is highly flammable. Caution -when using indoors ,and dispose of rags very carefully. I refinished a dresses with boiled linseed oil , and the rags did get hot.
Beautiful! One thing to note is oil soaked rags can spontaneously combust, so make sure to dispose of properly.
Which is spread flat to dry before disposing and not wadded up and stuck in a tin can. If you have a backyard, you could also just set it on fire if you have a fire pit.
Good to know how to dispose of them properly. I knew they could combust but wasn’t sure how to dispose.
I had no idea! Thanks for sharing.
@@CanadaFree-ce9jn I would love to know more about proper disposal of oil rags when living in an apartment for furniture refinishing and oil painting. Rajiv you are such a gift if you see this and want to share your method I would be interested. But more importantly if you see this... THANK YOU for all you do!
yes, just wanted to warn! the best is to put the rag under water, let it dry and then put it in the garbage.
One tip: in Painting a surface or adding oil like here or doing anything that can drip start it from higher levels of it so when it drips down on the surface it will be obsorbed by the surface(in this case the wood). Up to down.
Even in cleaning do it from higher levels so the dust falls down and doesn't mess up what you've already cleaned.
My husband ( a logger) and I made a few pieces of furniture out of some of the wood we cut. We used a mixture of linseed oil and turpentine to seal some of our pieces. It darkens the wood, but also creates a nice sheen.
I love using this stuff. I'd also like to try walnut oil, I think it produces an even darker finish.
@@rajivsurendra liquid (fractionated) coconut oil is another option. It does not smell and is not flammable. Nice for apartment dwellers ,)
Beautiful easel! Congratulations 🎉.
The previous commenter is absolutely right on rags instantaneously combusting.
For handling used rags saturated with linseed oil and or solvent, I’ve found using a small disposable leak proof trash bag or container, filled with enough water to cover the used rags is enough to block the oxygen & oil or solvent from interacting & stops the combustion process. It’s something that can happen very fast. I also have a fire extinguisher in my studio in addition to using this method. I make sure to dispose of the bag, having tightly tied it after my painting session, before throwing it out.
I love how you’re going around making wooden chairs and easels happy! 😊
So glad you chose this topic! Just retrieved an old folding side table and clueless on how to restore such an old item. Thanks for your suggestions!
Seems like Sergeant's spirit is really with you these days - you truly deserve it.
Thank you for another great video, I greatly appreciate the amount of uploads recently!
I recently bought one of those new wooden easels from an art store. It's nice like you said, solid wood etc, but it was just so...lifeless, and I know it's because it was brand new. I decided to lightly sand the entire thing down and recondition it. It looks much better in my opinion and it no longer feels like it was built by robots.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Heading out to the garage to polish up some pieces I inherited. 😊
That was a beautiful easel you found... The chair is mighty sweet too!
I definitely want to see them once they are fully finished
A friend gave me his old undershirts, 100% cotton. I cut them up and use them for stain, etc. Another great informative video!
Rajiv, you have inspired me to return to my paint and paintbrush again, and explore this exquisite lifestyle à la Rajiv Surendra.
Love from India!
One of my favourite chores is feeding all my wooden pieces, I love watching wood revive
itself and reveal its beauty after a good drink of oil. Simple pleasures soothe my soul and now I feel more
confident with your ratio of linseed and spirit. Thank you Rajiv, I am in the middle of a painting and I
confess I now have easel envy with your magnificent find.
Old t shirts work great too!
Indeed!
Absolutely, I prefer T-shirts. Depending on the content, socks sometimes will leave fibers.
@@GeeWhiz911 or catch on stray splinters!
I used to work in an art store in the 80s…that’s a really nice easel. Great Eye for quality.
Thank you.
Hi, Rajiv, I use socks too, when working on furniture...but I leave the sock intact and use it as a mitten over gloves. When one side gets dirty I turn it in-side-out so there are two cleaning surfaces of sock to use.This also reduces the presence of lint that comes from cutting the socks.
Have a great day working on your wood projects. You inspired me today, to find four used folding chairs! I have an Arts & Crafts era gate-leg table in solid oak and little storage space.
Like you, I have a small apartment. I don't think that I dare create a Shaker peg wall hanger like yours! I would be charged for every hole I put into the wall - but do think I could stand two chairs together - folded - beneath the framed quotes from William Morris, in my entry way.
I have had the WM pieces for almost five years, as well as two velvet WM cushions on my sofa, one of the fox and the other of the hare, from Morris' Forest Tapestry. A story of Buddha, with the hare, the fox, the turtle and the moon is a favorite tale for me. I have an art print from the UK of the fox and hare, as well.
Brigid -
Always great to see a different way to solve the same problem! I've been using my ruined sock for years, but I use beewax to treat this type of wood. Also, I give the same warning you gave: not to be used on finished wood. The finishing has to be treated diffenttly or has to be taken off. Your solution and mine can also be applied to dried raw wood.
Love your videos and spread of knowledge and love for things and care for people!
Kisses from Portugal!
I Greece we clean wood furnitures with a mix of oil(olive), lemon and vinegar.
Yes, I just used olive oil and vinegar for the first time yesterday and am so happy with how beautifully my kitchen chairs have come up. And my hands were so soft afterwards.
I like how methodical you are about everything you do. These pieces are so special…I love them so much. There is no better person to own them but you. Enjoy. I know you will.
7:22 same. Socks turned inside-out are great for dusting, too.
Craaazy! I bought an old easel at the thrift shop yesterday! It’s nothing fancy or antique like yours, but I was very pleased with my find of a 12.50 table easel! Funny how genius minds think alike! 😂
I have done that with old socks for years. Thanks for the info and tutorial, Rajiv! ❤
I'm taking this as my sign to stop procrastinating about polishing my antique furniture. 😆
Ha! Same ;)
Looks like teak to me. My favourite possession is a large 40yr old teak coffee table, with pass through drawer and lower shelf. Its a joy to wax it everytime.😊❤
SO SATISFYING! I’ve always used Hemp Oil on my wood pieces- no smell and it gives it a buttery smooth finish! However I’m not sure how durable it is compared to your mixture
Will it work for beech wood veneer? 😅 I have a new structube table, should I try to oil it 😆
I use BLO on axe handles directly, I think most guys do it that way. BLO dries faster than non-boiled oil. I have tung oil I sometimes use on knife handles, tung is said to dry quicker but sits more on the surface. I was wondering were you tempted to sad it down to new wood or did you want to preserve the old patina? Basic thrift store items I tend to sand down to "new to me wood" but I see the charm of keeping the patina.
I have no wood right now, but I do have to wax my Barbour coat.
Much respect and love. You are remarkable. Personally? It is a desecration to refinish historical object. Just because it's in a junk shop does not make it junk. Peace
I needed this how to revive old wood! Thank you for this.
Thank you for sharing your episodes of elf reliance!
Please make a film about your bracelets !! obsessed!!
Another great tip! Rajiv, you're an encyclopedia! Have a nice sunday!
Thanks for watching!
So satisfying to see the instant transformations!
Thank you Rajiv, I recently thought about cleaning the woods throughout my apartment- thanks again
We clean with simple green, then use feed n wax. It's gentle but cleans well.
I so enjoy all your videos, educational, inspiring, and beautiful. I'm a fan!
I used linseed oil on my tiled front door step. The tiler told me don’t wash them just clean with linseed oil and it was brilliant. It brought all the tones out in the tiles. Kept them looking like new.
Does it make the tile slippery?
@@judithgrace8359 not at all, you don’t use too much oil on the cloth just like Rajiv said. It lifts the dirt and the unglazed tile seems to absorb the oil and the colours and different shades in the tiles look like new tiles again. They have to be unglazed tiles.
Was wondering if you have ever heard of the artist Willam Bouguereau. I think you would enjoy him. Thanks for your videos
It's a beautiful easel ... Thank you, Rajiv, for calming my mind.
Oh my goodness, I so needed this!❤
That easel is beautiful. The ones available in art stores aren't that strong and heavy duty.
I always use walnut oil for wood. I have used linseed for oil painting only.
Another informative video. Thank you, Rajiv❤
Ita always such a pleasure to watch Rajiv and the beauteous (don't know if I've spelt it wrong) way in which he does everything! Also, my brother is named Rajeev (lotus in Sanskrith). Namaste from India.
Total easel envy!
I love all you do!!!!❤ can you do something similar but about leather?
Thank you for your inspiring and uplifting videos! Do you think you could make one on how to best dispose of BLO soaked rags. There seems to be some differences in opinions as how to do it in the safest way.
Love your tutorials, or should I say, your world, and oftentimes when I feel down, I turn to your videos to make me feel better.
i literally needed this video! thank you so much rajiv anna!
If you are willing to go the extra mile to get the best effect without taking away from the soul of the object, i would recommend cleaning first sanding with a soft sanding paper then removing wood/varnsih/paint dust with a clean slightly damp rag.
Then use Rajiv's method.
Another great video filled with great ideas. 👍
This is so satisfying to bring the wood back to life
Another great video! Thanks
Please do an event in nyc! I would love to be inspired by you in person and make friends with others who are inspired by you too!
how are the glue joints on that easel?
Love your videos! Thank you for teaching me so much
Thanks
Would you do this to a brandnew structube beech veneer table? Maybe its just the colour/finish, but i think my table is thirsty?
I like to clean my things with very concentrated black tea before using oil.
Thank you.
Used im the stately homes of England.....can't be bad.😊
Do you need to give it a 'clean' first with a mild soap, or does this mixture do that?
Lovely
Its a lovely Easel, I have been collecting 3-4 over the years, (my SO hates my collecting nature and some don't survive) I often am annoyed about that! What Rajiv is recommending is a cheap bristle brush that you wouldn't bother to clean, I buy them in multipules from Lea Valley or an art supply store! for encaustic painting!
My grandmother always used clean but old white tube socks to polish, dust , varnish her furniture and hardwood floors. She did not cut her's up like you did. She just stuck her hand down in the sock. BTW, you can get a whole bag of white tube socks at The Dollar Tree for $1.25 plus tax!🙌. I use my grandmother's ( and your) tip to wash my car by hand. Works great for getting all the crannies on a car or furniture. I'm loving the t-shirt colors of green and gold and the design on you. Green might just be your color!🤔🤗. The ball cap of late is also working!🥁
❤love the grandmas and their wisdom & techniques.
I use linseed oil on vintage areoplanes.
Super helpful cutie 😊❤
Furniture conservator Eli Rios did a couple of great segments on Martha Stewart Living about 30 years ago. His process is probably too painstaking if you don't care about the finish of the pieces, but he uses an actual shellac solution to restore antiques. It's quite interesting.
Thank you : )
Rajiv doesn't the metal mechanism need a bit of oiling too?😌.
Yes, it does. I am going to take a toothbrush coated with machine oil and really get in there.
Rajiv, you spoiled us with your typically awesome audio-visual quality. Today they weren't up to par. Much better to see you clearly, as the big bad wolf said to Robin Hood LOL Also, I think that metal mechanism needs some WD40. Other than that, awesome content. I never thought of combining mineral spirits with linseed oil. Love your videos. One of these days I must snatch up one of your paintings.
Hi! If you'd like to contribute to closing the gofundme campaign that I started to pay for professional shooting and editing of these videos, it would really help to get you the awesome audio-visual quality that comes with a price tag! Here's the link: gofund.me/389c545c
@@rajivsurendra Yes, I will contribute. Your work is excellent. Please remember all the dozens of compliments I've given you☺
I use mineral oil for this. What do you think of that?
The problem is that it can get gummy and not cure properly.
Where the heck can I find a leather bag like the one hanging on the wall??
Can we see them when they’re fully finished?
We have Dr. Pozzi (print from an estate sale) in the dining room.
Rajiv using linseed oil in white pants ❤
I see your gains rajiv!
❤ TFS
wow wow wow
You should caution people that some pieces that are dirty should be cleaned BEFORE you oil the wood. Otherwise, you’re just smearing and grinding some of the dirt into the wood. Also, your rags should not go into your home garbage. That oil can self combust and cause a fire in you garbage can or your laundry room if you’re thinking of washing them.
How does the oil on the chair not come off on your clothes? Thank you for your videos. Now I have easel envy...
When it has cured properly (the oil polymerizes), it is dry and won't stain your clothes.
@@rajivsurendra Thank you! I didn’t know that the oil would polymerize. I have an old wood and iron drawing table that I will tackle, then. Thanks much! I love the pieces you’re doing.
did i miss your warning about how linseed oil dries by oxygen uptake. In that process, heat is developed. If the heat cannot escape, such as from a crumpled cloth, it can ignite spontaneously. ? always keep a jar with water and a lid and then put the used linseed rags in the jar after use.
Is it stable in the container? Or is there something about how to keep the container safe?
Good advice, Rajiv! Can I make a suggestion to improve your videos? Use a microphone. I think you’ve done this before, but you can hide a wireless lapel microphone under your t-shirt. You have a beautiful voice, use a mike so we can hear it better.
Oh thank you so much for this wonderful suggestion!
Be EXTREMELY careful with with oil soaked rags!!!!!! Boiled linseed oil soaked rags are extremely combustible and MUST be disposed of properly!!!!
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I would’ve thought you’d have a darning mushroom 😂
In my experience cotton socks don't darn well, but wool socks are very much worth darning!
@@pansyflowerboy Good to know. Now with your recommendation not to darn and Rajiv's tutorial I know what to do with my old cotton socks. Black socks though...they never get dirty...
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Looking buffed! 😂
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Try a wonderful product called osmo which is a mix of oil and wax. It rejuvenates old wood floors or furniture like a miracle and can be revisited easily when necessary..
You should clean the piece first with vinegar then condition it.
Dear Rajiv, I had the worst experience with the wood today. I was scrubbing and polishing with sandpaper two chairs for like 4 days, I literally don’t feel my hands. And then today I applied wood varnish which was whitish first and then turned to dirty gray color. I was so upset I could hardly keep my tears then your calm voice just brought me back to senses.
Socks look suspiciously brand new...with a hole 🤔
I'm flattered. I wash my floors every week and don't wear my shoes in my apartment.
did not like the 2:28 Ad.. love your programs Rajiv.
I don’t think we can get mineral spirits in California
I used lemon oil on a refinished parlor grand piano that was stripped and lightened and refinished by my mother in law. It looked like a leopard when i finished and stayed that way. I just cried. We had it professionally refinished several years later. What a nightmare. 😱👍💕
Linseed oil is highly flammable. Caution -when using indoors ,and dispose of rags very carefully. I refinished a dresses with boiled linseed oil , and the rags did get hot.
You refinished your dresses with boiled linseed oil???? What witchery is this?!
She probably means a dresser.@@rajivsurendra
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Turn your cap around… you’re not 16 anymore.
How can something like this annoy you so much you had to comment on it? 😂😂😂 jeez.