Newbie questions
Hi, I'm new to this group, and to carving. So new I haven't carved anything
yet :-) But anyway, I've got this lump of wood - http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t...0Junk/L001.jpg Which is the stump of a laurel I dug out of the allotment. It seems to have interesting colouring about it, also some thready black lines which I believe are caused by fungi. So I thought I'd have a go at carving, I'll try anything once, and I've got some chisels. So I'd like to know what I'm letting myself in for. Are there any particular problems associated with laurel? Am I going to have problems with it not being seasoned? And assuming I end up with something worth having, and not a lump of firewood, how best to polish and preserve it? TIA Steve |
Newbie questions
Hi Steve - Although I have a bunch of Laurel around my place, I have not
worked with same. Give it a try. I see a dog in it or maybe a dragon. I finish all my carvings with Semi-gloss Deft. Brush on. Good luck. George |
Newbie questions
"George G" wrote in message ... Hi Steve - Although I have a bunch of Laurel around my place, I have not worked with same. Give it a try. I see a dog in it or maybe a dragon. I finish all my carvings with Semi-gloss Deft. Brush on. Good luck. George Thanks for that george. I think a dog or dragon may be a bit ambitious for a first attempt, but I'll try something simple. If it turns out any good I may come back and show you. Don't hold your breath though. Steve |
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