Finished this fella up today. For a Bottlestopper I think he looks pretty snappy. With the base he stands about 9 inches tall. Several have commented on how difficult the hat brim must have been to carve considering it's so thin looking. Well, in the next installment of the Pancho tutorial you will see how it was carved and just how easy it is to get that thin look.
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One thing I would like to mention is the importance of applying the proper finish to a piece. I'm sure you all know my feelings about Boiled Linseed Oil so I won't go into that here. However, in the instance of the hat brim it's easy to see how BLO would not measure up to something else that dries hard. I have used Polyurethane every since I started carving. When applying it to the brim I brushed it on liberally and allowed it to soak reapplying if necessary. Once the wood would absorb no more I let it set a bit and then wiped off the excess with a paper towel. When dry the poly creates quite a bit of strength in the piece which is what I want. I could have used Super Glue out on the edges but once you apply that it takes on a different appearance when paint or varnish is applied.
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There are more photos in the Gallery and you can click on the photo above to get the BIG picture. Comments are welcome as always.
Lynn, that is one awesome carving. The paint makes the whole thing pop. Thanks for sharing just about everything you do.
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Terry
AKA tvance124
Looks good! I love Poly! Most of my carvings are finished in it. Since I mostly relief carve, The glos of the poly really brightens up carving. also protects it from minor scratches.
ReplyDeleteJOHN CARVING IN KENTUCKY...LYNN OLD TIMER IS GREAT. NOTICE GLASSES ON DUDE ARE ROUND vs FLAT ON OLD TIMER LIKE THE EFFECT. DO YOU HAVE A SOURCE FOR CORKS WITH CENTER HOLE. THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteJohn....here's where I get mine. Think it's a little cheaper than Woodcraft.
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Hello Lynn,
ReplyDeleteOver the past two years I have switched to a brush-on poly. I have found that you have much more control when brushing. Spraying is ok but no dought that brushing is the best. I use a Deft Clear Wood Finish Satin. I want no shine at all afterwards and this gives me that affect. Great carving as always. So looking farward to Dayton about three weeks from now. Hope to see you there....Myron
HELLO LYNN:
ReplyDeleteLike the finish,good color combo.Another beer bottle recycled and put to good use.
Thanks for sharing more of your techiques.
As always"YOU MAKE MY DAY".
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