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Try splashing some Japan drier in as well. I've been experimenting with smelly recipes for a project at work, and the best so far was tar, linseed and shellac, which has a drying agent in it. Experimenting with Japan drier too, but no definite results yet. It seems time is a great help, since marline tarred last season is nice and hard. Too bad it needs a re-do.