[vvanesse59]

Am wanting to do some spirit carvings on 8-10" logs and put them in the garden. I have done a couple years past and just let them weather out.... turn pretty gray but is ok -- just want to make little "prettier" a little longer. Anyone have good experience with boiled linseed and mineral spirits? Or? Thanks

[Alice in Wonderland]

I have several large carvings left neutral finish in my garden and I also have a painted gnome there, I used paint for metal Armor Coat high gloss I ahve it for years already I cover it in the Winter, the neutal finish is done with "base coat #4 Pratt+Lamberts" I was not sure about this one but it is still good ,again covered in the Winter
I hope this helps
Alice

[Anthony Filetti]

...a noted chainsaw carver in my area uses varnish, something he swears by and they seem to hold up quite well...don't know what type or shade...