Simple Guide to Wood Crafting Finishes
The when, why, and how each sealer product is used by Lora S. Irish
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Purpose of finishes
Preparation
Questionnaire
Aerosol v. brush-on sealers
Acrylic sealers
Polyurethane
Paste wax
Boiled linseed oil
Tung oil
Mineral oil
Burnishing
Polished craft paints
Reworkable fixative sealer
Furniture polish
Bamboo is a great media for wood burning! Use well dried, two year old or old sections. Wash the bamboo section with soap and water, then use a sharp utility knife to scrap away the outer layer of the bamboo.
Measure and mark your length, allowing at least one-half inch above the node. The node area closes the bamboo section to create the sound chamber and it is an easy area for your hanging accessories.
Cut your bamboo piece into the desired lengths with a fine toothed saw. Lightly sand the entire piece with 220-, then 320-grit sandpaper. You are ready to trace your pattern using graphite paper and to have fun wood burning the design. Add your wind chime elements.
Bamboo does not need a sealer or finishing coat, so once you have your chimes or bell knocker installed your project is ready to hand.
Here’s the link to my Tiki Chess Set free craving project.
There are four new pattern packs added to our wood carving, wood burning, and craft pattern warehouse this week!!! Plus three new discount coupons that you can add to your cart.
Twenty fabulous Tiki Line Art Craft Patterns based on the Polynesian icon of the First Man. Patterns include designs for wind chimes, garden flags, bar decorations, and quilt projects. Have fun wood burning or wood carving these delightful male Oceanic art images.
Also include is the pattern pack with images and line patterns for your own Tiki Chess Set. Sixteen different designs to chose from for you King, Queen, Rook, Castle, Knight, and Pawns.
36 patterns for small wooden spoon carving. Created for wood blanks that are 8″ long or smaller, and 1/2″ or thinner. Wonderful one evening wood carving projects for beginners.
Also included is the Garnish Set of Wood Carved Spoons, which includes 9 different patterns, plus the photos of each finished spoon.
cp148 Celtic and Tribal Patterns
24 large-sized craft pattern for Celtic Tribal Animals, Butterflies, Sea Horse, Dragon, Cobra, Hearts, and more.
Enjoy the challenge of interlocking lines with the bold impression of Oceanic art tattoo geometric designs.
Ready for wood carving, wood burning, or paper crafts.
cp149 Wood Carved Wooden Spoon Bowl Shapes
This package is for those wooden spoon carvers that need a little inspiration in creating new bowl shapes for their designs. Included are 41 grid line art patterns that focus on classic as well as modern bowl, and ladle shapes. These bowl shapes can be used with any wooden spoon handle design.
Coupon Code — 59ccp
Complete Pattern Collection by Download
Get the Complete Collection by Download, including the four new pattern packs for only $59 USD. Use the coupon during Check Out!
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