problems with finishing a relief rose

Kenny_S · #1 02-21-2006, 06:31 PM

I finished carving a relief rose and put a Deft semi-gloss finished on it this morning. Thought it was dried but when I was using a brown paper sack to knock down the rough edges the semi=gloss finish start coming off. I either have a piece that has not completely dried or cured or bad semi gloss. I am going to wait another 24 hours befor I do anything with it. First time for me. Will have some pictures later.
Looking at the weather meters, one says low humidity and the other one says dry. I wonder if the stain was dry, Again, felt dry to the touch.
edited- Well, I couldn't keep my mits off of it. Lesson learned. Quit why you are ahead. Yep, I made it worse.. Not only did I mess it up more, while working on it I broke one of the three leaves off. Stupid mistake for sure but lesson learned again, don't put to much pressure on a delicate thin piece of wood. Oh well, I will jus carve another rose for my Mother in law. Maybe!

Kenny_S · #2 02-22-2006, 03:03 PM

I have basicly answered my question to my finishing problem. " Moisture " The carving drawed dampness from the staining to the finishing.

Well, I think that is the problem. Letting it set now to see if it will dry out more.

makinchips · #3 02-22-2006, 06:05 PM

Deft is laquer. It dries fast to the touch. It doesn't harden or "cure" for a week or more. I've been using it since the .....oh never mind. A long time

Let it "cure" a little more next time. BTW, I like 0000 steel wool to smooth it.

my2cents

Kenny_S · #4 02-22-2006, 07:14 PM

Thanks Makenchips. I have also use Deft ever since I can remember. Well close to it. It wasn't the finish but dampness before I applied it. Even where I had let it set for 48 hrs, It did the same thing. Never had a problem with it before but this time, the piece set out in the garage for a couple of days before I put the finish on.
I appreciate your input.
Thanks

makinchips · #5 02-22-2006, 08:27 PM

Kenny,

Did you use an oil stain or water base?

Kenny_S · #6 02-23-2006, 01:14 PM

Water based stain! have used it countless of times and same finishing. But this one was out in the garage/shop for a couple of days before I started the staining/painting.

Now , It has been inside the house for 24 hours and I have sanded down and started over on the rose bud.

makinchips · #7 02-23-2006, 03:17 PM

Thanks,

I've always used the minwax base stains......sounds like i'll stay with em too.