What I Use To Burnish Hand Carved Wooden Spoons And Scoops

Hey Folks!
Not everyone burnishes- I did not for a long time, and then when I wanted to try it I really was not sure what to try using first. I hope this video helps!
If you have any ideas of other items you can use to burnish, put it in the comments!

[@danjaguar126]

There's something remarkably wholesome about a video specifically about the good rocks you found and how they perform in their new careers as burnishers.

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

Thanks Dan! I try to stay wholesome around here!

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks for showing us, I will try this on my spoons. Take care.

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

You are welcome! Let me know how it goes!

[@susand9494]

Great video, thank you! I just bought a piece of antler to try burnishing, but I will look for some stones the next time I am at the beach!

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

Glad it was helpful! Good luck!

[@o1all960]

I use a small glass bottle

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

Great idea!!

[@Metqa]

I started oiling my new bamboo spoon before I realized it was rough in the bowl. Can I still burnish it even though it has oil on it?

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

I would say you can burnish before or after oiling. If you are using an oil that polymrizes (hardens) try burnish soon after applying (don’t wait for it to harden/solidify)
I have not worked with Bamboo but to my knowledge the fibers are pretty large and could be difficult to get a good burnished finish on

[@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter]

What is burnishing?

[@BradAllenWoodworkingCo]

Good question! In this instance- it is pressing down the wood fibers with a smooth, harder material (like a rock), in order to reinforce, compress, and strengthen the woods surface.

[@Al-Hunt-acrylic-painter]

@@BradAllenWoodworkingCo thank you for explaining. I've never heard of it.