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   bladeburner | Oct 14, 2005 05:16pm | #1

   I made some spice boxes years ago for my sisters; sound similiar to tea boxes. They were aware of how long the finish odor stayed in their jewelery boxes and didn't want any finish inside the spice boxes. I just talked with one of them and her box is still going strong after 25 years now.

   Joe

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   dfletcher | Oct 14, 2005 05:21pm | #2

   So it sounds like the best thing to do is to not finish the inside at all?

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   jerrymayfield | Oct 14, 2005 06:18pm | #3

   Use shellack or water borne acrylic,and never use any oil or oil varnish on the inside of anything.regards
   jerry

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   WillGeorge | Oct 14, 2005 08:38pm | #5

   Use shellack or water borne acrylicDITTO! acrylic paints can be finished really nicely.. Shellac is used in food so should be more than OK!

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   dfletcher | Oct 14, 2005 10:18pm | #6

   Thanks everyone for the input - it's clear that shellac is the way to go for the inside of the box - offering some protection and will prevent any odors from formulating.  Any issues with using something different on the outside?  Maybe something offering a little more protection?

   Thanks again for your help!<!----><!----><!---->

    

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   Pondfish | Oct 15, 2005 01:49am | #7

   You can use something different on the outside.  You can also apply shellac over an oil finish to seal in an odor already present.Recommending the use of "Hide Signatures" option under "My Preferences" since 2005

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   JohnWW | Oct 14, 2005 07:26pm | #4

   Shellac is the standard finish for the inside of boxes and cabinets precisely because it doesn't leave an odor.

   John W.

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   HowardAcheson | Oct 15, 2005 05:56am | #8

   Tea boxes are ALWAYS made with no finish whatsoever on the inside.  There is no need for an interior finish and no finish is totally without long term odor.

   Howie.........