Craig -
Yes - I have tried it - and it does improve the look, very temporarily,
then collects dust and looks worse than before oiling. Spraying it with
water won't wash off the dust. Have you tried shoe polish?
Lynn
Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA
Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots
> I tried something on a mica pot a few days ago, thinking of getting
> trees ready for the wedding (horrors--one or two will be in mica
> pots!). I sanded the pot with 150 grit sandpaper, then 300, making sure
> to sand with the length of the pot in mind so there wouldn't be any
> wayward scratches. I didn't really bear down, just sanded enough to
> even out the surface. I then tried rubbing on mineral oil, which I use
> on unglazed ceramic pots for displays. The mineral oil evaporated
> fairly quickly, so I tried vegetable oil instead. Works great. The
> sanding evens out the marks from the molds and gives the pot more of a
> matte surface as opposed to one that is rather glossy. The oiling gives
> it a nice low lustre. Has anyone else tried this?
>
> Craig Cowing
>
>
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