{"product_id":"alkanet-root-oil","title":"Alkanet Root Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA traditional natural colourant combined with a penetrating wood finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil is produced by infusing a high-quality penetrating wood-finishing oil with natural \u003cstrong\u003eAlkanet Root (\u003cem\u003eAlkanna tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped for use on \u003cstrong\u003eknife handles and other fine timber work\u003c\/strong\u003e, it combines the protective properties of an oil finish with the natural colouring properties of Alkanet Root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkanet Root has a long history of use as a natural colourant in oils and wood finishes. Its oil-soluble pigments enrich the natural colour of timber while allowing the grain, figure and character of the wood to remain clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil works with the natural colour and grain of the timber rather than covering it with an opaque stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the timber being treated, it can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeepen and enrich the natural colour of the wood;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduce warm red, burgundy and red-brown tones;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincrease visual contrast within the grain;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhance figure and natural character; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleave the timber with a natural, low-lustre oil finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final result will vary between timber species and between individual pieces of the same species. This natural variation is part of the character of an Alkanet Root Oil finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesigned for Knife Handles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil was developed specifically with knife handles and other small, high-quality timber projects in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly useful where the aim is to enhance the natural colour, grain and figure of the timber without hiding the material beneath a heavily pigmented stain or thick surface finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also use Black Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil during the preparation of natural timber in our \u003cstrong\u003eBLACK SELECT\u003c\/strong\u003e premium handle-material range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, apply to clean, dry timber that has been sanded to the desired final finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShake well before use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a small quantity directly to the timber and spread evenly using a clean, lint-free cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the oil to penetrate the surface before wiping away any excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional coats can be applied where a deeper colour or greater finish build is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllow 4 to 8 hours between coats.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Alkanet Root is a natural colourant, the effect will depend on the timber being treated. We recommend testing the oil on an offcut or inconspicuous area before applying it to a completed handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Safe Once Dry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil has been tested and is food safe once fully dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it suitable for use on knife handles, including kitchen and culinary knives, provided the finish is allowed to dry completely before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil is available in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e50 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sizes are supplied in \u003cstrong\u003eamber glass bottles with built-in slow-flow drippers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amber glass helps protect the contents from unnecessary light exposure, while the slow-flow dripper provides controlled dispensing of the small quantities normally required when finishing knife handles and other fine timber work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExclusively From Black Dragon Forge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Dragon Forge Alkanet Root Oil is manufactured by Black Dragon Forge and is available exclusively from us.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Safety Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an oil-based wood-finishing product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse in a well-ventilated area and keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid unnecessary skin and eye contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOil-soaked cloths and rags can generate heat as the oil cures and may ignite through spontaneous combustion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter use, oily cloths should be laid out flat and allowed to dry completely in a safe location before disposal, or disposed of using an appropriate method for oil-contaminated materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Dragon Forge","offers":[{"title":"Small (50ml)","offer_id":55120321904919,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (100ml)","offer_id":55120321937687,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/7444\/4055\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ca4f8f6f-c4ee-4da8-ba34-302e64b2751a.jpg?v=1788530714","url":"https:\/\/www.blackdragonforge.com\/products\/alkanet-root-oil","provider":"Black Dragon Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}