[Cob] Countertop Ideas

[rodger at inbox.com]

If you treat it like it's an earthen floor, you might get a fabulous finish.  An actually drying oil like Linseed or Tung, given adequate time to cure, then beeswax does the trick.  It's a tricky process though, and lots of things to know about oils... so do your research.
Rodger

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sales at diamondcard.us
> Sent: Thu, 15 May 2008 23:35:34 +0700
> To: coblist at deatech.com
> Subject: [Cob] Countertop Ideas
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I built a bar made of adobe. But the finish surface is still abit
> moist and if you rub against it with your hands or clothing you will
> get red on you :(
> 
> Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can harden this countertub so
> its usable? On one side is where the customers will sit. The other
> side is where the workers till prepare salads, juices, water, etc.
> 
> Any suggestions on what I can do here would be greatly appreciated.
> Here is a photo of the area.
> 
> http://flickr.com/photos/12405284@N00/2451106235/in/set-72157602525943939/
> 
> Stephen
> 
> 
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