[Woodcarver] red cedar

[Bill Smith]

Hi another way to make sure the green wood is dried
take n put it in a mirco wave n then let it run for 60
mins which should dry out the wood..

I carve red cedar a lot. [plus I like the way it comes
out


Bill
--- Candy Lytle <Clytle at mail.huff.com> wrote:

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> I have carved some wood spirits in red cedar and
> love
> the way they turned out with the variation in color.
> I finished the face with tru oil 
> and one with danish oil.
> 
> Need your expert opinions on how to perserve the
> whole 
> piece to prevent splitting or rotting. I am going to
> give them
> as christmas presents and it's possible they will
> be outside in Kentucky 4 seasons weather. 
> 
> Also I have come across some catalpa logs. Can I
> carve
> this wood green? How can I tell a piece is ready
> for carving? They are beautiful pieces but don't
> want
> to start too early with them and ruin my find.
> 
> Thanking you in advance for your help
> 
> Candy
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