Antique Cast Iron Potbelly Cauldron Restoration

Welcome back, Ladies and Gentlemen. I found this potbelly cauldron at a local plant nursery, they had plants grow in it as a display for many years as you can see by the amount of rust. I convinced them to let it come back home with me. As you can see, I restored it to near perfect condition. With that said, I hope you enjoy the video. If you have any suggestions for improvement, or compliments share them below! Here is the seasoning process I followed. Begin the seasoning process by heating the cast iron piece in a 200°F/100°C oven. When it’s reached the temperature (15-30 minutes), remove it from the oven and place it on a paper towel. Pour a little flaxseed oil onto the piece, and rub the oil all over the cast iron with your hands or a clean brush, making sure to cover every surface and crevice. Then, with a paper towel or rag, rub all the oil off. Continue until it looks as though there is no oil left on the iron’s surface. The iron should look dry instead of
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