Different carvings call for different painting methods, but if I can, I prefer water based finishes due to the low odor and easy clean up.<br><br>As for sharpening, I like the methods that are best presented by Everett Ellenwood in his video "Sharpening Simplified". If you are not familiar with this great video, check it out at:<br>
<br><a href="http://www.ellenwoodarts.com/video.htm#sha">http://www.ellenwoodarts.com/video.htm#sha</a><br><br>Sometimes I feel like a commercial, but I have no affiliation with Mr. Ellenwood other than a very satisfied customer.<br>
<br>--<br clear="all">Hans Schwalm<br><a href="http://www.msdesigns.net">http://www.msdesigns.net</a><br><br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sat, Oct 3, 2009 at 12:38 PM, Doug Evans <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:dge1@comcast.net">dge1@comcast.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
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Ok , to woodcarvers I think these 2 issues are like politics and religion in<br>
the real world !!<br>
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What is your favorite painting style ?? And what is your favorite sharpening<br>
style ???<br>
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I'll go hide under safe cover as the "experts' respond !!<br>
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Doug Evans<br>
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