[Woodcarver] red cedar

[Candy Lytle]

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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