Finishing Ash Wood Carving
Quote from Peter Pomposello on January 23, 2021, 9:20 amIt’s a start. Should I continue to lower the background to give it more depth? Will a stain help it pop? It’s ash wood
It’s a start. Should I continue to lower the background to give it more depth? Will a stain help it pop? It’s ash wood
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Quote from MaryMay on February 2, 2021, 3:30 pmHi Peter,
It really depends on what you are trying to show. The v-cut effect is very good in showing the details, so I'm not sure if you really need to do much more. You could always lower the background down more, but it isn't really necessary. This type of carving is sort of like "drawing" with a v-chisel and shows good detail. Sometimes we try and show too much and it gets distracting. Maybe leave these as they area and try another deeper and see what effect you like better. It's all experimentation!
Hi Peter,
It really depends on what you are trying to show. The v-cut effect is very good in showing the details, so I'm not sure if you really need to do much more. You could always lower the background down more, but it isn't really necessary. This type of carving is sort of like "drawing" with a v-chisel and shows good detail. Sometimes we try and show too much and it gets distracting. Maybe leave these as they area and try another deeper and see what effect you like better. It's all experimentation!
Quote from MaryMay on February 2, 2021, 3:31 pmOh, about the stain - I am not sure how ash soaks in at end grain, but I would suggest sealing it with shellac first, and then applying stain and wiping it of the surface and let the stain stay in the v-cuts. It will make the carved part stand out nicely.
Oh, about the stain - I am not sure how ash soaks in at end grain, but I would suggest sealing it with shellac first, and then applying stain and wiping it of the surface and let the stain stay in the v-cuts. It will make the carved part stand out nicely.
Quote from Julia Drengacz on January 22, 2022, 8:46 pmHow exactly does shellac work? When you put on the shellac do you put it on the carved area too? Then when you put on stain, stain wipes off the shellac area but soaks into the carves area even though there is shellac in the carves area?
How exactly does shellac work? When you put on the shellac do you put it on the carved area too? Then when you put on stain, stain wipes off the shellac area but soaks into the carves area even though there is shellac in the carves area?
Quote from MaryMay on January 27, 2022, 10:39 pmHi Julia,
I put the shellac on every part of the carving - both the uncarved area and the carved area. This seals in the grain so you have more control of the color. Think about it as putting a shield over the wood. Then you can do whatever you want with color or stain. Brush it across the entire surface of the carving. Let the stain settle into the deeper areas of the carving and then with a cloth, wipe off the surface stain, leaving the deeper areas with the dark stain still in it. I would suggest spraying can shellac over the surface to seal this in, but it's not necessary.
Hi Julia,
I put the shellac on every part of the carving - both the uncarved area and the carved area. This seals in the grain so you have more control of the color. Think about it as putting a shield over the wood. Then you can do whatever you want with color or stain. Brush it across the entire surface of the carving. Let the stain settle into the deeper areas of the carving and then with a cloth, wipe off the surface stain, leaving the deeper areas with the dark stain still in it. I would suggest spraying can shellac over the surface to seal this in, but it's not necessary.
Quote from Dave Franklin on March 15, 2024, 6:55 amI just found this forum, and I'm already blown away by the amazing talent here. Everyone's work is so cool and it's awesome how people help each other out.
I'm new to woodcarving, and I'm excited to learn from all of you. I've noticed that there are lots of helpful resources available, including online coursework writers. It's cool how we can all learn together, no matter where we are.
I just found this forum, and I'm already blown away by the amazing talent here. Everyone's work is so cool and it's awesome how people help each other out.
I'm new to woodcarving, and I'm excited to learn from all of you. I've noticed that there are lots of helpful resources available, including online coursework writers. It's cool how we can all learn together, no matter where we are.
Quote from Mehndi Design World on April 22, 2024, 11:26 pmQuote from MaryMay on February 2, 2021, 3:30 pmHi Peter,
It really depends on what you are trying to show. The v-cut effect is very good in showing the details, so I'm not sure if you really need to do much more. You could always lower the background down more, but it isn't really necessary. This type of carving is sort of like "drawing" with a v-chisel and shows good detail. Sometimes we try and show too much and it gets distracting. Maybe leave these as they area and try another deeper and see what effect you like better. It's all experimentation!
I think wood carvings always bring the necessary rusticity, a light stain can add nostalgia to the work. Your work is quite perfect in both aesthetics and skill. I think so
Quote from MaryMay on February 2, 2021, 3:30 pmHi Peter,
It really depends on what you are trying to show. The v-cut effect is very good in showing the details, so I'm not sure if you really need to do much more. You could always lower the background down more, but it isn't really necessary. This type of carving is sort of like "drawing" with a v-chisel and shows good detail. Sometimes we try and show too much and it gets distracting. Maybe leave these as they area and try another deeper and see what effect you like better. It's all experimentation!
I think wood carvings always bring the necessary rusticity, a light stain can add nostalgia to the work. Your work is quite perfect in both aesthetics and skill. I think so