https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 07:01:31 +0000 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:05:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36481 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1190749&title=varnishing-bassinet#1190749 Author: milipidi
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Posted: 02 November 2010 at 6:05pm

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.]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:05:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1190749&title=varnishing-bassinet#1190749 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189819&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189819 Author: tessie
Subject: 36481
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?]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 18:44:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189819&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189819 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189751&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189751 Author: Mucky_Tiger
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 4:56pm

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]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:56:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189751&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189751 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189538&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189538 Author: freckle
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 1:47pm

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 ]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:47:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189538&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189538 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189505&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189505 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 1:30pm

lol Clover- I thought it said vanishing bassinette too hehe ]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:30:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189505&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189505 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189438&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189438 Author: tessie
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 12:34pm

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?]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:34:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189438&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189438 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189388&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189388 Author: clover
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 11:45am

Fair comment about the sales people.... what about contacting somewhere like these guys Bio paints]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:45:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189388&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189388 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189331&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189331 Author: High9
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:50am

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... ]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:50:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189331&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189331 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189312&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189312 Author: amme_eilyk
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:36am

if you use waterbased varnish you should be fine.]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:36:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189312&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189312 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189292&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189292 Author: freckle
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Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:18am

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...]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:18:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189292&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189292 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189285&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189285 Author: clover
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 10:11am

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.]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:11:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189285&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189285 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189268&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189268 Author: freckle
Subject: 36481
Posted: 01 November 2010 at 9:58am

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 ]]> Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:58:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36481&PID=1189268&title=varnishing-bassinet#1189268