[Woodcarver] using colored pencils on woodcarvings

[Bell Denny]

I have used colored pencils and crayon pencils for highlighting some carvings.  The pencils were applied to the raw wood and coated with a clear finish without problem.  Some carvers use the colored pencils then soften the color using a wet brush to blend the penciled areas together.

Dennis F Bell
www.cedarstump.us





On Jan 14, 2015, at 4:04 PM, Jim Williams <wdcrvr at hotmail.com> wrote:

 I want to try using colored pencils to put subtle colors on a woodcarving.  Does anyone out there have any experience with this method?  Do I seal the wood first or seal after I use the pencils?  If I want a stain for the majority of the carving can I apply a light stain and then use colored pencil for the highlights and then seal the whole thing with a poly finish?  All information or suggestions are welcome.  
 
Thanks
Jim

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