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This is a piece I carved (pine)for a fellow at work. Cat
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The early sea captains brought these back to New England on return voyages, and they were put out on the gate posts are signs of welcome... and evolved from there.
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You might try a little aging of tintng especially in the deeper sections to give future pieces even more depth. Do up a slightly darker shade, put it on a little watered down then then give it a wipe with an old rqag. Be brave and experiment... you can always paint it over with another coat of paint if you don't like it when you are done.
-grampa dan
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I do love this one. Dan is right.... Have you ever tried wiping on wood stain or thinned 1-Shot and then quickly wiping it back off again? The stain goes into all the nooks and crannies and really brings out the details. You have to use a soft lint-free cloth like an old baby diaper or t-shirt. Also ages things quite nicely. love....Jill
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Cat, you amaze me. You can do a little of everything, & you are good at everything you set your mind to doing!!!
I just got a "snear" today from my husband when I told him I wanted to order an air eraser to do glass. He said i can't do all the stuff I want to do. I think I might just order one anyway & set about doing it!
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Bobbie, Get the eraser. You'll love it. Fun and easy. Keep the pressure low til you get a feel for the "cut". I practiced on beer bottles until I was comfortable. Then on cheap mugs from Walmart. I get my aluminum oxide from the local head stone company. Much cheaper than from the art houses and sign suppliers. Doubly so because of no shipping charges.
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