So I went looking for raw linseed oilicon today and couldn’t find any. I did find boiled linseed oilicon but I understand that here in the states it had additives and isn’t the same thing. I came home and looked online and found some artists linseed oil which appears to be raw but it’s rather expensive for a very small bottle. My question is primarily...

1) can American boiled linseed oil be used or does it have to be real organic linseed oil?

Supplementary...

2) If it has to be real linseed oil without additives, how much does it take to condition the wood?

3) I’ve heard to cut the linseed oil 50/50 with turpentine. What’s the reason for this and does it too have to be organic?

Thanks!
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