Protecting a high relief wood spirit

[fingercuttinbad]

Hi folks. I just finished my first wood spirit in a Pear log and I need some input on what finish to apply. The wood is very light in color and I was wondering if I should add a light stain before I seal it or just go with BLO and maybe feed and wax. I plan to keep the piece inside so protecting it from the elements is not an issue. Also I have left the bark on most of the piece so I would like to keep that as nice as possible.

If I use feed and wax how would I go about buffing since it is a high relief piece?

I would have asked this of the great folks in my carving club but I have been unable to attend for a couple of weeks due to work conflicts.

Any advise is appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian

[jmischel]

I've used feed 'n wax on "in the round" carvings. I use a shoe brush for buffing.

[daleg]

One of our carvers uses a large paint brush with stiff brisles to apply and spread it evenly

Dale

[big dave]

I feed and wax the carved area(buff with shoe brush) and spray deft over the whole thing,

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

I have only used it on bark houses, I also use a paint brush with stiff brisles.

dave

[Stephen S]

What is 'feed and wax'?

(Well, the wax part I know...)

[mpounders]

Here ya go :
Feed-N-Wax from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply

pretty good stuff and smells good also!

[big dave]

Originally Posted by mpounders

Here ya go :
Feed-N-Wax from Smoky Mountain Woodcarvers Supply

pretty good stuff and smells good also!

it's cheaper at home depot!!!

[fingercuttinbad]

Thank you all! I'm off to Home Depot!

[Woody1961]

Originally Posted by Stephen S

What is 'feed and wax'?

(Well, the wax part I know...)

Thanks for asking that question. I wanted to ask, but...