Wicker Creel

I am in need of some information about wicker creels. I have an older, "new" creel and it is very close to being given as a gift. I am not sure whether it should be stained and oiled or varnished. When I did the last one about 30+ years ago I believe I used wood stain and then a linseed oil mixture. If there are other options I would appreciate learning about them. I am not sure of whether this should be posted at this part of the forum. Thanks very much for the help with this request.

There is a wicker creel guru and restorationist member on the Classic Fly Rod Forum. Can't recall his username.
You might wish to post your question there if it is unanswered here.

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Originally Posted by Stinger4me

I am in need of some information about wicker creels. I have an older, "new" creel and it is very close to being given as a gift. I am not sure whether it should be stained and oiled or varnished. When I did the last one about 30+ years ago I believe I used wood stain and then a linseed oil mixture. If there are other options I would appreciate learning about them. I am not sure of whether this should be posted at this part of the forum. Thanks very much for the help with this request.

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The safest bet is just good wax... Bri-Wax or Renaissance Wax are the best.

Bri-Wax is my favorite http://www.briwax-online.com/origina...FQJigwodzSnmPA

But this one is extremely good, too. http://www.theruststore.com/Renaissa...FUcbQgodvHNBQA

I am a wood technologist and have spent more than a little time working with wood finishes in the lab and the real world. Oils will not add anything and may really much things up for you...
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