What kind of finish should I use on my hand painted knitting needles?a friend used varnish and it cracked some

What kind of finish should I use on my hand painted knitting needles? a friend of mine used a varnish and it had hair line cracks in the varnish....What kind of finish should I use on my hand painted knitting needles?a friend used varnish and it cracked some
Keep your hand painted needles as a souvenir. It may not happen right away but soon your hands will wear the paint or any other finish off the needle.What kind of finish should I use on my hand painted knitting needles?a friend used varnish and it cracked some
Nix the olive oil and mineral oil, it can get gummy and sticky. Polyurethane will work, but tung oil is a lovely finish and is often used on spinning wheels as well. Just make sure you wipe down well. Bees wax is a great finish, since many knitters polish their wooden needles with this to keep them working smoothly. Remember, too, that several thin coats are better than one coat glommed on all at once.
I usually just use mineral oil, It keeps the needles from snagging the yarn. Some people use their hand made needles as ornaments only and use their store boughts for knitting.
try olive oil or tung oil
I would try a light coat of polyurethane.