[Woodcarver] Finishing Red Cedar

[Joe Dillett]

> Hi All

>   I've been making Icicle Santa Xmas Tree ornaments out of

> red cedar.  They are about 1 inch in diameter and about 5 inches

> long.

>   I would like to give them a clear finish but still preserve the

> odor.  I don't think that this is possible but I'm open to suggestions.

>

> Thanks in advance.

>

> Happiness is a tall boat and a breeze to fill her sails

> Have a good day

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> George

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Hi George,

May I suggest only finishing the front and leave the back side bare? Also 
after finishing you may cut away the clear finish in selected areas. That 
might give you some nice effects? Cedar doesn't need anything to preserve it 
so your finish is just for looks.

Joe Dillett
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