[pallin]

The "Waterfall" project is completed (as thumbnailed below). This was the subject of a long thread under Works in Process. It is a basswood relief, 16" x 20" based on a design by M.C. Escher. Thanks to all of you who have commented or viewed this subject.

[stickman]

WOW, very nice.

[bird carver]

Phil, all I can say is it looks amazing. The shading really helps the whole thing come together. Great job, Bird carver

[achaundy]

That is a good looking carving. Thanks for showing. Skip

[Alice in Wonderland]

WOW the details on that carving ,perfect and lovely to look at , certainly like a picture,what kind of finish did you use? it fits the carving.
Thank for sharing
Alice

[Claude]

Great carving, Phil!!!

Claude

[pallin]

Alice, the finish is clear satin urethane. I used two colors of water-based stain on parts of the structure. The relief is about half the thickness of the 3/4" basswood. Others have asked how long it takes me to carve something like this. I estimate about 20 hours, but it was spread over about a year. My next project is mentioned in the Works in Process forum.

[Alice in Wonderland]

Pallin ,you used water based "Under" Poly??and it worked?.I ones was told , "oil under water ,never water over oil" do you believe this?
Alice

[pallin]

I've not had trouble with putting the urethane over the water-based stain, probably because the stain was very dry before application. But, do you really mean what you quoted: (These are the same.)

I once was told , "oil under water ,never water over oil" do you believe this?

[RussL.]

Spectacular!

Russ L.