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Old 06-09-2009, 02:27 PM
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can some one give me some tips on paint
i am using oil base is there a sealer i need or can i paintover the wood any help?
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Old 06-11-2009, 07:49 AM
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Hi Blackbeard,

I use mainly acrylics now, but when I first started carving I did use oils. I never knew about sealing the wood back then, but never seemed to have a problem with using washes of oils. I used a 50-50 mix of linseed oil and turp as a medium.

Good luck!

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Old 06-11-2009, 09:15 AM
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thanks mark
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