Please help with using the sandoflex

[nanabug]

I just tried my first time with the sandoflex. My carving is lighter in color on the high parts, but the areas that are even slightly scooped out have a darker color (like the sanding didn't reach into the concave areas and between the hair on the beard). I can't seem to get an overall lighter color. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? If I don't get this out, won't I have a problem when I paint?

[Tom Ellis]

I don't think you will have a problem at all Nanabug. The main thing you will notice is a rounding and softening of the sharp edges. The paint should cover the difference in the wood that you are talking about. Try a practice piece first just to make sure.

Tom

[Curtscarving]

Tom is telling you true. I used to hand sand to get rid of sharp edges to get softer look-just me-hold on tight sent one carving into floor,where half of it is no one knows.
Curt

[nanabug]

Thanks so much for the quick responses. The edges really look softer as you said. I can't wait to paint, but want to finish the body of my carving before I paint. I'll let you know how it turns out.