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Old 02-20-2007, 07:58 PM
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Default Chilean Myrttle
I have nearly completed a bust of my dad using chilean myrttle, a light coloured wood. I intend to finish it with a danish oil but before I do I need to remove the grimey sweat marks that come from months of handling the piece. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.
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Old 02-21-2007, 11:14 AM
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maybe try Scotch-Brite pads (gray 000)
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