tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post1283316471553118491..comments2024-03-12T18:40:57.191-06:00Comments on - My Cottage Overfloweth -: IKEA Stenstorp IslandCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-59224172006805012212013-08-13T15:14:47.432-06:002013-08-13T15:14:47.432-06:00A commenter was concerned about my practice of kee...A commenter was concerned about my practice of keeping the rag for future uses. I had no idea mineral oil (basically unscented baby oil if you are using the pharmacy variety like me) could combust. But, safety is pretty important. <br />Use a fresh rag to be safe. Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-17614408116968512512013-08-12T09:14:49.751-06:002013-08-12T09:14:49.751-06:00Hey there Mom to Many,
I found your review very h...Hey there Mom to Many,<br /><br />I found your review very helpful. Thanks!<br />This comment caught my eye. I'd recommend not storing the oil-soaked rag in a container as mentioned above. It is always best to thoroughly clean these sorts of rags after use to avoid spontaneous ignition - see the excerpt below from IKEA:<br /><br />NOTE! Clean used brushes with water, soak used cloths in water or burn them under careful supervision to eliminate the risk of spontaneous ignition.<br /><br />I was rudely awakened early in the morning once by a fire that destroyed the house next to me once. The suspected cause was spontaneous ignition by paint rags.Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796119458529633481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-36603001287857512942012-01-10T22:14:09.958-07:002012-01-10T22:14:09.958-07:00Michelle
Look what I found.
http://akitchentabl...Michelle<br /><br />Look what I found. <br />http://akitchentablefortwo.blogspot.com/2011/12/open-letter-to-my-blog.html<br />Okay kids apparently this is a possibility. Be aware. They will replace it if it happens.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-38968608783226004692012-01-09T22:50:30.098-07:002012-01-09T22:50:30.098-07:00Michelle- I wonder if your little helpers perished...Michelle- I wonder if your little helpers perished as a result of the wood drying out and the oiling. <br /><br />Interesting. :o)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-89429491971861773072012-01-09T22:40:25.980-07:002012-01-09T22:40:25.980-07:00Yikes Michelle! We bought a house years ago, a br...Yikes Michelle! We bought a house years ago, a brand new house, that had wood beetles. I managed to find someone who knew what they were. The lumber had been stored for a time prior to our home being built and so they crawled out of their little nooks and crannies after the home was built. I was told with this particular bug to just get rid of each bug as I saw it and soon they would be gone. So, as instructed I diligently vacuumed and cleaned my new home until the bugs were gone. But, in your Island? Weird. A new one for the books. :o)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-2782888954147452412012-01-09T10:32:39.356-07:002012-01-09T10:32:39.356-07:00PS I had an issue for about a month where there we...PS I had an issue for about a month where there were pinholes and little piles of dust appearing every morning. Internet told me the wood must have had bugs in it prior to manufacturing. So weird, right? I called IKEA and they had no idea what I was talking about (naturally!). Anyway, the piles have disappeared for now so I am just hoping the problem has solved itself. Otherwise, apparently I need to apply some kind of treatment. Hope no one else has this problem!!Michelle Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378932609979494862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-3228567048484924832012-01-09T10:29:46.602-07:002012-01-09T10:29:46.602-07:00Wow, thanks for sharing that link, loved it!Wow, thanks for sharing that link, loved it!Michelle Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378932609979494862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-54853250848766156952012-01-09T10:01:49.302-07:002012-01-09T10:01:49.302-07:00Look what I found today- http://welcometoheardmont...Look what I found today- http://welcometoheardmont.com/2011/03/adding-green-in-our-kitchen/Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-39370158791409168502011-06-14T22:07:52.779-06:002011-06-14T22:07:52.779-06:00Michelle
I guess it is a pet of sorts. (I love m...Michelle<br /><br />I guess it is a pet of sorts. (I love my pet.) Once you get a good cure on it you won't need to oil it as often. Maybe that will comfort you. ;o) <br /><br />My Island gets a lot of use.<br />I hope you enjoy yours. <br /><br />CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-72384298655123947302011-06-13T18:23:22.103-06:002011-06-13T18:23:22.103-06:00Thank you!!! Got the sanding block and will start ...Thank you!!! Got the sanding block and will start tonight!! I feel like I am taking care of a pet or something haha. Thanks so much!<br />MichelleMichelle Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378932609979494862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-55517288902696128422011-06-12T21:41:42.675-06:002011-06-12T21:41:42.675-06:00Michelle,
Go with the grain, never circles. And ...Michelle,<br /><br />Go with the grain, never circles. And like I said the my previous comment, use a sanding block and fine grit paper. Ask at your home center and they will recommend a sand paper. And for applying the mineral oil retire and old wash cloth. Liberally apply the oil. Spread it with the rag and store the rag in a small container. Don't wash the rag. Just drop it in for the next use. <br />Don't wipe the excess oil off either. Let it sit over night each time and then wipe the island with a paper towel in the morning. <br />Goo luck! <br />I hope you will post about your island and link to my post. :o)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-48489246816060307092011-06-12T09:24:22.906-06:002011-06-12T09:24:22.906-06:00Hi! I was googling to discover how to care for my ...Hi! I was googling to discover how to care for my new stenstorp and came across this awesome post!!!<br /><br />So, I bought the mineral oil-- how do I apply? Also, when I sand, do I move in circles, back and forth, against or with the grain...??<br /><br />Sorry, am a total newbie!<br /><br />Thanks for your helpful post though!!Michelle Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378932609979494862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-68228975541950385832011-06-11T15:31:21.119-06:002011-06-11T15:31:21.119-06:00Wanmee,
If you care for your Island properly you...Wanmee, <br /><br />If you care for your Island properly you will have no problem kneading bread on it or making cakes. I roll my Fondant on a plastic mat and not on the wood. I prefer a plastic mat anchored to the counter with masking tape.<br /><br />I reccomend sanding your island with fine sand paper a couple of times a year to keep it smooth. <br /><br />Oil it ever couple of months with mineral oil. Declare your Island a dry zone. Wiping it with a wash cloth is fine. But, don't lay wet things on it. Also right after you get it... Raise the grain intentionally. Yes, you heard me. Wipe it down with a wet rag. Let it sit for anout 5 minutes. Dry the island with a towel, air dry and then sand with a fine grit sanding block. (Or fine grit wrapped around a wood block.) I reccomend using a block, hand sanding will eventually produce an unlevel surface on your island. The different woods will snad differently and you'll have waves. <br /> <br />When you oil it leave the a lot of extra oil on it and leave the oil to soak in over night. Good luck. :o)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05135456666823026419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-68363040764659905572011-06-09T05:16:59.661-06:002011-06-09T05:16:59.661-06:00this island seems good ^^
i am going to buy this b...this island seems good ^^<br />i am going to buy this butcher block island, mainly for making bread and cakes. i checked your lovely bread photos and would like to ask for advice, do i need to take any special care when working on it? Will the flour and water easily trapped in between the blocks and hard to clean? thanks ^^wanmeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-26269521719066260412011-02-17T09:43:05.510-07:002011-02-17T09:43:05.510-07:00It looks great! I love Ikea!It looks great! I love Ikea!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556720656106889668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-12491572013155510432010-04-08T17:39:31.103-06:002010-04-08T17:39:31.103-06:00I love that island. I wish I had space in my kitc...I love that island. I wish I had space in my kitchen for one. On a side note, I click on your blog and the amazing picture of bread popped up--I instantly got hungry.Frugal Home Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186548067789796174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248786615026151726.post-86754623461658817232010-04-08T15:29:46.968-06:002010-04-08T15:29:46.968-06:00That's a beautiful butcher block island. Isn&...That's a beautiful butcher block island. Isn't it nice to have handy men around?<br />Thanks for joining my link party. I may start having one weekly and you're always welcome to join in.<br />☺ CelesteCottage Dreamershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171308744495129422noreply@blogger.com