No real magic here. I love coffee and I love woodturning. I haven't been able to do much turning lately, so tried my hand at a wooden coozie. A few lesson learned, like don't drill the center hole longer than the mug will be....now the Minister of Finance wants one, may try and dye hers. Sanded to 400, two coats of Deft Satin Sanding Sealer sanded with 400 between coats, then several coats of rattle can lacquer. Thanks for looking.