Take care of your things and they'll take care of you! (2 Viewers)

[pipdenny]

I don’t know if it’s snobbery to question this. A dust layer can be wiped off with a damp cloth - that doesn’t mean they need oil.
I wish I still had some China clays laying around because I’d love to experiment for myself. But I have seen people post before and after pictures of oiled China clays and it was nearly impossible to tell the difference.

Here’s a pic from 4 years ago when I bought my first non-dice chips. Apache pharaohs.
I used a damp cloth with a touch of soap. You can see the difference in the 2 barrels.

However, they pretty quickly all went back to their dusty state. Not sure if oil is more permanent.

 

[KHarp1]

From the period which I owned Majestic's there was a noticeable difference between oiled and non-oiled. Washing, without oiling, and they would return to the dull (dusty) look. They definitely don't take oil like Paulson's, but, oiling does enhance their appearance longer than no oil.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I don’t know if it’s snobbery to question this. A dust layer can be wiped off with a damp cloth - that doesn’t mean they need oil.
I wish I still had some China clays laying around because I’d love to experiment for myself. But I have seen people post before and after pictures of oiled China clays and it was nearly impossible to tell the difference.

The rare time we agree.