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The finishes below are some of the different type of finishes that may be available on certain Elbin Art products. For many different Elbin Art products, a customer can select the finish they would like when they order the product. It is important to note that different finishes CANNOT be combined or mixed on a product due to compatibility issues and/or possible safety concerns.

It is important to note that the products listed ARE NOT recommendations by Elbin Art for other wood product makers or individuals to use on their own products or for items someone is looking to finish on their own. It is important to contact the manufacturer(s) of any product prior to using a product to see if it is right for whatever you are looking to finish as well as the application. The below is only for reference for a customer looking to purchase an Elbin Art wood product and the following is NOT to be used as a guide or recommendation for any wood item other than an Elbin Art product.

Each Elbin Art Wood Product made after April 2022 will have a Finish Code on it so that a customer can look up exactly what finishes, glues, paints, etc., was used on that particular product which may be different for each individual product and/or application.

Items made prior to April 2022, will have had different type of finishes as well as manufacturers than the ones listed below depending on the product. Products used prior to April 2022 may have been one or more of the following: Tried and True Polymerized Linseed Oil Varnish Java Stain, Tried and True Traditionnel Polymerized Linseed Oil/Beewax, Tried and True Danish Oil Polymerized Linseed Oil, Tried and/or True Polymerized Linseed Oil/natural pine resin. Products such as barrel staves may also have had ZINSSER Bulls Eye Shellac Spray and/or Polyurethene in addition to the Tried and True Java stain. If you have an Elbin Art product made and/or purchased prior to April 2022 and have a question regarding the finish it may have, contact Elbin@ElbinArt.com. Some products manufactured prior to April 2022 may have been stained, or not stained or with a different final coat type of product dependent on the product or when it was made. If your product was made prior to April 2022 and it needs to be refinished, please do not try to refinish it yourself or fix the finish yourself. Contact Elbin@ElbinArt.com regarding Elbin Art refinishing service(s) on Elbin Art products. If you are not sure when the product was manufactured and want to know what kind of finish your Elbin Art Product has, please contact Elbin@ElbinArt.com.

The finishes below are some of the different type of finishes that may be available on certain Elbin Art products. For many different Elbin Art products, a customer can select the type of finish they would like when they order the Elbin Art wood product. It is important to note that unless otherwise noted in the product description, different finishes CANNOT be combined or mixed on an Elbin Art product due to compatibility issues and/or possible safety concerns.

Different types of finishes used by elbin art - varies by ELBIN ART product

Refer to Elbin Art product description for type of finishes available on new Elbin Art product(s). Lead times vary depending on finish selected. Different finish products CANNOT be combined on a Elbin Art Wood product unless otherwise noted in wood product description. Refer to Finish Code on back of Elbin Art Product for finish on already purchased product(s) to see what finish was used on the particular Elbin Art Wood product.

Howard Cutting Board Oil

The penetrating quality of food-grade mineral oil brings out the depth of grain in wood and helps prevent drying and cracking. The mineral oil is safe for food preparation surfaces.

Can be purchased separately for use as maintenance oil on certain, not all, Elbin Art products. Click HERE to learn what Elbin Art products it can/cannot be used on as well as to purchase separately.

Howard website product page link

Howard Butcher Block Conditioner

The penetrating quality of food-grade mineral oil along with the water-resistant traits of beeswax and carnauba wax helps to rejuvenate the wood and prevent drying. Safe for wood surfaces that come in contact with food.

Can be purchased separately for maintenance conditioner on certain, not all, Elbin Art products. Click HERE to learn what Elbin Art products it can/cannot be used on as well as to purchase separately.

Howard website product page link

Howard Wax-It-All

Howard Wax-It-All is a food-grade paste wax that is safe for any surface where food contact may occur. This thick, smooth blend of beeswax, carnauba wax, and food grade mineral oil revives faded surfaces and helps protect wood from drying out and cracking.

Can be purchased separately for use as maintenance wax on certain, not all, Elbin Art products. Click HERE to learn what Elbin Art products it can/cannot be used on as well as to purchase separately.

Howard website product page link

Howard Feed-N-Wax

Howard Feed-N-Wax is a blend of beeswax, carnauba wax, orange oil, and other beneficial ingredients help preserve and keep the wood from drying out, fading, or even cracking. Not for use on products/surfaces that come in contact with food.

Can be purchased separately for use as maintenance conditioner on Elbin Art products that have Feed-n-Wax finish ONLY. Click HERE to purchase separately.

Howard website product page

The Real Milk Paint Company's Half and Half

A blend of Pure Tung Oil and natural, food-grade thinner Citrus Solvent.

NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL ELBIN ART PRODUCTS. REFER TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR ON FINISHED PRODUCT'S FINISH CODE.

Not available for purchase on Elbin Art.

Real Milk Paint Company's Half & Half product page, click HERE.

The Real Milk Paint Company's Outdoor Defense Oil

Made with 100% Pure Tung Oil, Pine Oil, and Zinc. The zinc helps to prevent mold and mildew while also offering UV protection.

NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL ELBIN ART PRODUCTS. REFER TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR ON FINISHED PRODUCT'S FINISH CODE.

Not available for purchase on Elbin Art.

Real Milk Paint Company's Outdoor Defense Oil product page, click Here.

The Real Milk Paint Company's Wood Wax

Safe for food-contact surfaces, this nontoxic wood salve has a 100% natural formulation that includes plant-based walnut oil and carnauba wax .

Can be purchased separately for use as limited maintenance wax on certain, not all, Elbin Art products. Click HERE to learn what Elbin Art products it can/cannot be used on as well as to purchase separately.

The Real Milk Paint Company's Wood Wax product page

Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac

Some Elbin Wood products may have Shellac on part or all of the product. NOT USED ON ANY ELBIN ART PRODUCTS (glass/bottle caddies, etc) that may come in contact with alcohol as spilled alcohol can damage the finish. Not for use on products/surfaces that come in contact with food.

NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL ELBIN ART PRODUCTS. REFER TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR ON FINISHED PRODUCT'S FINISH CODE.

Not available for purchase on Elbin Art.

For additional information on Zinsser Shellac, click HERE

Odie's Oil Universal Finish & Polish

Food Safe, Solvent Free, Non-toxic Wood Finish and Stabilizer. Contains natural UV inhibitors-sunscreen. Odie's Oil does not contain driers or any toxic chemicals.

NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL ELBIN ART PRODUCTS. REFER TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR ON FINISHED PRODUCT'S FINISH CODE.

Not available for purchase on Elbin Art.

For additional information on Odie's Oil, click HERE

Odie's Wax

High Quality, High Concentrate, Super Hard Wax. Available as an adder on Elbin Art Wood Products that have been finished with Odie's Oil extra sheen, protection and durability. Contains only safe ingredients including a food grade, natural, non-toxic solvent.

NOT AVAILABLE ON ALL ELBIN ART PRODUCTS. REFER TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION OR ON FINISHED PRODUCT'S FINISH CODE.

Not available for purchase on Elbin Art.

For additional information on Odie's Wax, click HERE

Please note that Elbin Art does not make any glasses or any of the hardware on the wood products (openers, clocks, candles, metal handles, screws, bolts, hooks, etc.). Elbin Art makes many wood products that hold/display coins, poker chips, etc. and while Elbin Art also sells some coins (not made by Elbin Art) those coins are sold/shipped separately.

While Elbin Art does offer custom laser engraving on certain Elbin Art wood products, Elbin Art will not do any laser engraving of company logos unless the customer has provided written permission from the particular company. Elbin Art does not do any laser engraving of any College logos, Pro sports team logos or military logos as they are copyright protected and Elbin Art currently does not have a license from those organizations to use their logos for engraving. Elbin Art does not do engraving on glasses, etc.

Some standard Elbin Art wood products may have engraving/inlay where the graphics used for the engraving or inlay may not have been developed by Elbin Art. In those particular cases, Elbin Art paid for the use of those graphic designs from graphic designer and based on the graphic design seller's guidelines (which may vary on a case by case basis). While Elbin Art may have purchased the clip art for use on a Commercial product, Elbin Art does not own the copyright for the clipart - the graphic designer owns the copyright. DO NOT copy any of the graphics for personal or commercial use as you must pay for the use of the artwork from the graphic art seller. Some graphic art seller guidelines may or may not require recognition of their work however Elbin Art will always list who the graphics was purchased from for the piece regardless if recognition is required or not for a few reasons - Elbin Art is not taking credit for graphics that was not made by me, give credit to the graphics designer that did the work and reinforce that Elbin Art takes copyright/trademark laws seriously.

Please note that Elbin Art DOES NOT produce or sell any type of alcohol. Any bottles shown with products are for display purposes ONLY. Elbin Art only sells and ships within the US. Must be over 21 to order products made with reclaimed wine/whiskey barrel staves and/or products that carry wine/whiskey bottles/glasses.

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. Keep all alcohol out of reach of those under 21.

EACH ELBIN ART PRODUCT'S FINISH MAY BE DIFFERENT DEPENDING ON THE PRODUCT AND/OR APPLICATION. ALWAYS CHECK THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND FINISH CODE (ON PRODUCT) TO SEE WHICH FINISH IS USED ON THAT PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL PIECE.

ELBIN ART FINISHES MENU

Different types of finishes used by elbin art - varies by ELBIN ART product

Howard Cutting Board Oil

Howard Butcher Block Conditioner

Howard Wax-It-All

Howard Feed-N-Wax

The Real Milk Paint Company's Half and Half

The Real Milk Paint Company's Outdoor Defense Oil

The Real Milk Paint Company's Wood Wax

Zinsser Bulls Eye Shellac

Odie's Oil Universal Finish & Polish

Odie's Wax

Elbin Art Finish Code Table