[Woodcarver] Finish for cottonwood bark carving

[W.M. Kelley]

Well we should get lots of replies to this question.  

On my bark carvings, once finished with any acrylic paint, I apply a medium coat of stain and when that dries, apply a good coat of paste wax.

If you wanted no darkening of the bark at all, you could apply a clear seal coal, such as Deft clear lacquer and then apply a coat of paste wax.

Good luck.

Matt
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On Feb 7, 2012, at 2:54 PM, Larry & Naomi Winders wrote:


> Greetings,

> 

> I recently finished a cottonwood bark carving. I applied Delta Ceramcoat, Satin exterior/interior varnish to the completed project.The Delt Ceramcoat finish turned the carving much..much to dark. Any suggestions on a finish one could apply to a cottonwood bark carving where the bark would not turn dark?. Thanks for any assistance. 

> Newly