[Woodcarver] Finishing a carving

[Mike Gratton]

Nice web site Ron.  I really liked the mantels and the
doors!

mikeg
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> > From: Ron Ramsey <telecarver1 at yahoo.com>
> > Date: August 27, 2004 12:14:23 PM GMT-06:00
> > To: woodcarver at six.pairlist.net
> > Subject: Finishing a carving
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> > I just joined the list. I was a member for a short
> > time several years ago but  didn't have the time
> to
> > keep up on it.
> >
> > I have been a professional woodcarver for 33
> years. I
> > do primarily architectural carvings, mostly doors
> and
> > mantels. Check out my website at:
> > http://www.carvedbyramsey.com
> >
> > I have a suggestion about the finishing method
> that
> > has been discussed recently.  Specifically
> relating
> > to:
> > "WITH SOAP HOT WATER. USE A DENTURE TOOTH BRUSH OR
> > SMALL SCRUB BRUSH. RINSE WITH HOT WATER."
> > In my experience, wetting a carving with water
> raises
> > the grain.  After the application of the Krylon it
> > should be lightly sanded with 350 or finer
> sandpaper
> > to remove the standing hairs that the wetting
> causes.
> > The Krylon causes them to be brittle enough to
> break
> > off easily. Be careful not to round off  the
> corners
> > of any tool marks you want to retain. Using the
> tip of
> > your finger or a paper smudging tool that is used
> for
> > charcoal drawing will allow you to get in to any
> > concave areas.
> >
> > Ron Ramsey
> >
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