Allen Stichler – Wood Carving carving-news Work at Moorlands Comes to a Close

Work at Moorlands Comes to a Close

A busy day on Sunday; after finishing the triple wildlife tree a few days previously I had started on the back of the Douglas Fir, so after a couple of hours carving on the Sunday morning I had completed everything, but had to fit in three coats of Danish Oil. I use some brilliant quick-drying oil from Rustin’s, with a 2-3 hour drying time it’s perfect for me when working on site, as it saves me traveling back and forth for days after to merely brush on another coat.

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This was how the Douglas Fir was left before returning on the Sunday; it really is horrible to carve. The difficulties with the wood dictated the style of lettering, as it had done on the other side (“Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow”).

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Finishing touches on Sunday.

 

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All oiled for the last time, and a fond farewell to Moorlands, a lovely place to work.

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