Reply To: Apply finish Welcome! › Forums › General Woodworking Discussions › Apply finish › Reply To: Apply finish 1 December 2012 at 9:28 am #4092 AnonymousInactive Hi Juryaan, Danish oil can be applied by cloth, sponge applicator or brush. Apply sparingly (Thin coats) and it dries faster. It’s a drying oil and can be overcoated with wax once it’s dried.