Re: making a marine band playable ?

[Harp <harp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Any tips on making one of these playable - like treating the wood to stop the 
>expansion ? Is there a NON-TOXIC substance that would do the job?
>
>Paul.
>
I'm told that some folks varnish the wood, and it works a treat. The topic came 
up on CI$ only the other day. Someone mentioned that there's a non-toxic varnish 
sold for use on kids' toys. May be worth seeking out!

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James Berriman. School of Design & Ceramics, Staffordshire University, UK.