[Woodcarver] Finishing techniques and bark removal

[Larry Odegard]

Kevin,

I've learned the hard way that the best time to gather
and strip walking sticks is in the spring while the
sap is running good.  No later than mid June here in
Minnesota.

I'll leave the painting questions to other experts.

Larry Odegard


--- "Kevin B. Johnson" <duffyjohnson at mindspring.com>
wrote:

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> Thanks to everyone for ideas on developing
> caricatures. Much
> appreciated. I'll be making some investment in a
> couple of recommended
> books, and will try my hand at clay sculpture as a
> means to developing
> my caricatures.
> 
> A couple of other questions to the experts on the
> list:
> 
> 1. Where can I get general information on finishing
> techniques? I've
> heard/read about tung oil, boiled linseed oil,
> varnishes, stains,
> shellacs, waxes, etc....but don't know where to
> start. I just started
> with acrylic washes and dry brushing for
> caricatures, but don't know
> about finishes on top of acrylics, or about finishes
> for bark and stick
> carvings. I would prefer to work with water-based
> methods since I won't
> need messy solvents and cleanup would be easier. Can
> I get the results I
> need going this route? 
> 
> 2. What is the best method for removing bark from
> walking sticks? Draw
> knife, or other techniques? Also, should bark
> removal be done when the
> sticks are green or when dried?
> 
> Thanks a bunch for everyone's thoughts and
> suggestions.
> 
> Regards,
> Kevin
> 
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