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Old 05-26-2009, 09:41 PM
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Here is my very first carving that i have done and wanted to know what others thaught about it. I also wanted to know what would be a good finish that i can put on it.

Nick
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Old 05-26-2009, 10:02 PM
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Nick,
I think you did a nice job on your first carving. I use a water based clear coat in either satin or gloss depending upon the look that I want. Sometimes I will use both to give certain effects. I use satin on clothes and flesh tones, I put gloss on things that would be shiny like black santa boots or the eyes.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

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Old 05-26-2009, 10:05 PM
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I think he looks great Nick ! Keep at it and have fun !

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Nick....he's a cutie! Very good for your first one. I'm sure you had fun with that. Bonnie
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Old 05-26-2009, 11:50 PM
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Hi Nick, agree with the rest of the folks you did a super job of carving and painting. If you wish a non-shinny finish then Deft Satin spray lacquer is good. If you want a little more shine then Deft Simi Gloss spray lacquer looks nice too.
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Mottles to I have to put anything else on top of those finishes or is that all that goes on the piece of wood.

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Old 05-27-2009, 11:16 AM
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Nick

That's a great first carving. I like it so much I might have to give it a try. What size is it?

The Deft is a final finish. You spray it on after the paint is dry (I usually let the paint dry overnight), and you don't have to put anything on top of it.
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Very good first carving!
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Old 05-27-2009, 03:39 PM
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He's 3" tall x 1.8" wide x1.5" deep.

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Old 05-27-2009, 06:53 PM
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Nick:
Thats a great start,keep up the great job.
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