basswood finish?

vicon1 · #1 09-22-2008, 06:51 PM

I just carved a bust of a cowboy I dont want to paint it could someone tell me what to use for a natural finish. thank you skip

Mitchell · #2 09-22-2008, 07:47 PM

Skip, there's quite a few threads on finishes in the "Finishing and Painting" forum.....not all are directed at basswood, but some are.

I recommend taking a few of the recommendations there and doing a couple of test pieces to see what you like best.

Here's a sample:

Finishes

vicon1 · #3 09-23-2008, 10:51 AM

thanks for the help Mitchell I read so much in the finishing section that my head is spinning. this is one great site.

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