Curio quilt chest- can't get the varnish smell out!
11-16-2018, 06:43 AM
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Now that's a funny pix in my brain (I have 2 cats--could have shared)....But seriously, I posted above that I varnished my rattan toy chest--I should have said I used the poly cear coat. It's been in use for weeks, and nary a sniff of musty odor. I completely covered it inside out, bottom to top. It had been painted to look like a toy store and I just coated everything--successfully. It was suggested by a young man who paints cars!
11-16-2018, 07:15 AM
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Sounds odd, but put a tray full of charcoal (the regular kind you use in the bar-b-que, not the gas soaked stuff) with some crumpled newspaper. This will absorb all the moisture and most all odors from all sorts of things - drawers, fridges, cupboards, chests, etc.
11-16-2018, 09:13 AM
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This is going to be a bummer as you probably want the quilts to be seen but...
If you are going to store antique quilts in it, I would recommend wrapping them in acid free tissue and lining the cabinet where the fabric touches the wood with Tyvek. I would have serious concerns about anything that is giving off or have given off fumes. Gases still are given off that damage textiles, even though YOU can't smell them.
Also, I would line the glass with museum grade UV blocking film. It is completely transparent and won't affect the look. I have just had all the windows on my house done to protect my textiles and pictures. It wasn't as expensive as you would think.
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If you are going to store antique quilts in it, I would recommend wrapping them in acid free tissue and lining the cabinet where the fabric touches the wood with Tyvek. I would have serious concerns about anything that is giving off or have given off fumes. Gases still are given off that damage textiles, even though YOU can't smell them.
Also, I would line the glass with museum grade UV blocking film. It is completely transparent and won't affect the look. I have just had all the windows on my house done to protect my textiles and pictures. It wasn't as expensive as you would think.
HettyB
11-16-2018, 09:54 AM
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Many years ago, I purchased a buffet that had an odd smell. I remember using some orange scented cleaner on it that took the smell right out. Good luck! I don't blame you for wanting to get it out. I'm sure it would get in the fabric of the quilts if you didn't. Ick.
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