[Mark N. Akers]

Rodger:
Great job for your first,keep up the great job.

[PTopa]

A question for any one who might be able to help regarding a carving just finished and is "dirty" from handling during carving. I use a glove. Am confused with what technique to use. Any suggestions?? Attachment looks cleaner than he really is...help!
Thanx, PTopa

[Rodger]

Hello PTopa; I can't answer your question. My suggestion is to post your question on Wood Carving for Beginners. Nice carving would like to see it when it's done.

[K Karver]

Hi Rodger. Welcome to the forum from a relatively new guy. Lots of help here for all your carving. Keep that first one safe somewhere so you can see how much you will improve.
Cleaning - made simple the Phil and Vicki Bishop way. Bucket full of warm water and Simple Green. Scrub with an old tooth brush, or new one if it matters to you . Their suggestion is to paint while wet. I do that now. But you will need to experiment for yourself, PTopa.

John/ K Karver

[BrandantR]

I've found that an artist's eraser (the big white kind) works quite well to get rid of pencil marks and grime from my carvings. Also a fine grit sandpaper will get the job done too.