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This is a small knife I’m putting together for my daughter. I’m using BLO/ Turpentine 50/50.
I’m around 27 coats with the grain saturated and a nice coat building up. I’m impatient and would like to “encourage” the the finish to dry more quickly. Is this a realistic possibility or do I need to learn patience?
BLO doesn't really 'dry' in the traditional sense. It does not have solvent to evaporate. It hardens chemically by cross-linking it's structure. The reaction will take a little less time if it's warm.
The easiest way will be to add a bit of Japan Drier to the BLO. About one teaspoon of Japan drier per pint of BLO or a couple drops JD/oz of BLO. Only mix what you will use.
