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Did the Romans use to put any kind of finish on a wood? Varnish, Shellac, etc.. to seal it up and protect it? Or was it just painted and maybe put wax over that to help it? Or anything else?
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Linseed oil works great as a period sealer against water and adds a nice dark color to woods.
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