Make your own varnish
by GM John,
(US)
Here's the recipe - be sure to make a small batch and try it out - adjust to
your liking.
1 gallon
3 q, 1c boiled linseed oil
1 3/4 c turpentine
1/4 c pine tar
1 c urethane exterior varnish
2 to 4 oz japan drier (max 4 oz per gallon, per instructions)
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