My woodspirit

[skidmore]

Here is my woodspirit that I completed, it is natural. I might stain it but im not sure. Im trying to post pic, hope it works.

Forrest of NC

[Colin-Partridge]

Look good what kind of wood is it? I think a coat of stain would bring out the detail. Is it a large carving or is it just held close to the camera?
Colin

[carver33]

Forrest,

Nice first effort, keep at it.

What kind of wood is it? If it's basswood, a clear wipe-on finish will bring out the highlights. I personally prefe Minwax antique Oil Finish. You can apply as many coats as you like to bring out the shine from a dull satin finish to a pretty good shine.

One way to tell what your carving will look like with an oil finish is to wipe it with a damp cloth - just enough to wet the carving. This gives a pretty good idea of how the grain will stand out. cuts usually show even more to emphasize the carving.

Bill (in Aiken, SC)

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[Mark N. Akers]

Forrest:
Great job on the woodspirit.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Your woodspirits are really improving! I agree with the rest of the guys. If you stain it the details will really pop!

[Al_Hillis]

Great woodspirirt Forrest of nc amen to the advice you have

[skidmore]

Thanks everyone for the comments and staining tips, I'll post a pic after I stain it.

Forrest of NC

[Preacher2nc]

yep, great job. I go in with the rest...a bit of stain or clear finish would bring out the detail better..I think.

Mark

[vacation212]

Real great effort.What kind of wood is that?

[skidmore]

The wood is Basswood. I stained it today.

Here is a pic of a woodspirit I done and stained. the pics are a little fuzzy. I will try to post better pics tomorrow.

Thanks..Forrest of NC