These are some nice bowls, jgo. I may have a chance to get some mulberry in the near future, if I'm lucky. Boiled Linseed oil is one of my favorites. I love the way it "pops" the figure in the wood. Some turners don't like the yellowish tinge it gives to the wood, but to me it gives the wood a more "aged" look that fits nicely with some pieces. Probably not a good choice for lighter woods that you want to remain light.