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Matrix6 · #21 10-01-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by mosavon

did u varnish yours coz that actually crossed my mind aswell?

I'm still sourcing some free varnish and brush, cos a tin of that stuff ain't cheap >_> plus I need to work out how to protect the hinges without removing them. I'm afraid if varnish dries up on it, it'll mould onto it and lock it?!?

[I don't really know, I'm a noob]

mosavon · #22 10-01-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Matrix6

I'm still sourcing some free varnish and brush, cos a tin of that stuff ain't cheap >_> plus I need to work out how to protect the hinges without removing them. I'm afraid if varnish dries up on it, it'll mould onto it and lock it?!?

[I don't really know, I'm a noob]

why dont you just get some natural wood stain, you rub it in like a sort of wax, would look nice

gurpswoo1 · #23 10-01-2011, 01:19 AM

If you really want to protect it and was willing to pay for it, then you could always get it VGA graded. You will need serious funds though.

Matrix6 · #24 10-01-2011, 01:40 AM

I just want mine to look more "authentic". Treasure boxes don't look cleaning like that, plus varnish coats are more protective and will refrain the box/wood from getting splits or whatever. I don't really care for grading stuff, especially when it's already opened and was never sealed.

@Mos See, I'm such a noob I have no idea what's available out there

I'll look that up and check out what Bunnings have available. I want something that'll protect the wood from easy chipping and make it look more like a treasure box.

I also wanted to tint the Codex Box for AC:B cos the color just looks cheap and plasticky, I'm sure an ancient Codex Box would look much better just like the promo pics they had out before release.

mosavon · #25 10-01-2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matrix6

I just want mine to look more "authentic". Treasure boxes don't look cleaning like that, plus varnish coats are more protective and will refrain the box/wood from getting splits or whatever. I don't really care for grading stuff, especially when it's already opened and was never sealed.

@Mos See, I'm such a noob I have no idea what's available out there

I'll look that up and check out what Bunnings have available. I want something that'll protect the wood from easy chipping and make it look more like a treasure box.

I also wanted to tint the Codex Box for AC:B cos the color just looks cheap and plasticky, I'm sure an ancient Codex Box would look much better just like the promo pics they had out before release.

Yeah a wax will protect the wood and darken it down a bit aswell, let me know how the experiment goes before i take the risk

Matrix6 · #26 10-01-2011, 01:50 AM

lol, thanks. It's doesn't have to be a risk at all. I could just get a ply of pine or something similar looking and try stuff on it before using it on the treasure box

[oh wow, I actually made a good suggestion for myself

Thanks Matrix ]

gurpswoo1 · #27 10-01-2011, 01:54 AM

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I just want mine to look more "authentic"

Ah I see, the key to making wood appear more natural is to remove symmetry and ensure there is variability. Wood stain will help bring out natural grain (if there is any) by artificially increasing contract in brighter light levels.

Sun fading and the introduction of natural defects will also add to the illusion.

It really depends on the actual wood used, do you know what it's made from?

mosavon · #28 10-01-2011, 01:55 AM

Pine wood i think

Matrix6 · #29 10-01-2011, 01:57 AM

@Gurps Your explanations sounds all technical and scientific >_> but I get that

Not sure what the wood is actually made of but I suspect it's similar to pine as it's thin, soft and I already saw parts of the edges splitting like hair

Ergo, why I want to stiffen it.

gurpswoo1 · #30 10-01-2011, 02:08 AM

If it's made of pine then that serious trouble. The water has already been drained from the wood and if it's splitting now it means they didn't seal the ends with wax and let it drain correctly.

Your best bet is to seal the ends with Wax or even certain greases (not recommended to use grease, it's not good stuff) like mosavon said.

Make sure you keep it away from from any heat sourse, even small ones over time will remove moisture from the wood and cause it to shrink, the result will be a bent lid.

If it was me I would place several bags around it which will preserve the the moisture inside due to condensations.