So here is a follow up on the bowl I posted a few days back. It’s still not 100% sealed. There are still about 10small patches that haven’t sealed yet but they are getting smaller. We are up to about 8coats of sealer so far.
Your carving is wood. Wood can split, crack, rot, fade, burn and/or be attacked by insects. Putting a little thought into where and how it's displayed can help your carving to last years longer.
Don't set your carving directly onto soil or grass. A pad of concrete, gravel or paving stones is better and will help protect the base from water and insect damage.
Heat from either harsh sunshine or even the household heat (indoors) will dry the wood quickly which causes additional cracking. Avoid these when possible or be prepared to renew the finish more frequently.
Well, it means your carving is going to crack. It's part of the natural process so you might as well enjoy it.
I'm wishing you success and growth, and happiness.
Have a nice night
A hug
Ahhh...! Nice! I've always had problems taking photos of glow in the dark stuff, the camera cant ever capture it glowing properly.
I suppose your next timber/resin project is a table? Ive seen those and wanted to try out my resin skills on it. That's if I have fingers left from working with the timber.
Steepshot
Interesting photos and story, I like it! Thanks for sharing!
Hi @gohba.handcrafts Interesting your post.
Your carving is wood. Wood can split, crack, rot, fade, burn and/or be attacked by insects. Putting a little thought into where and how it's displayed can help your carving to last years longer.
Don't set your carving directly onto soil or grass. A pad of concrete, gravel or paving stones is better and will help protect the base from water and insect damage.
Heat from either harsh sunshine or even the household heat (indoors) will dry the wood quickly which causes additional cracking. Avoid these when possible or be prepared to renew the finish more frequently.
Well, it means your carving is going to crack. It's part of the natural process so you might as well enjoy it.
I'm wishing you success and growth, and happiness.
Have a nice night
A hug
Great piece G! I see you sealed the crack 💪
Have you tried using resin with glow in the dark pigments? I reckon it'd look mad where the crack is.
Thanks mate.
Yup the filler is Epoxy resin, and it is actually glow in the dark ;)
A bit hard to photograph though one though.
Ahhh...! Nice! I've always had problems taking photos of glow in the dark stuff, the camera cant ever capture it glowing properly.
I suppose your next timber/resin project is a table? Ive seen those and wanted to try out my resin skills on it. That's if I have fingers left from working with the timber.
That is some nice grain right there. Nice deep colour as well and very interesting shape.