Well, I sanded and touched up a couple of rough spots, but then I
faced
a decision that would ultimately add a day to the project. I had to choose to either paint the carving with a base coat of outdoor paint to help waterproof it, seal it, and fill in any rough areas,
OR just paint it and be done. I chose the former because the rotted wood was rather rough on the surface and the eyes, and I didn't want it to bleed through the colored
paint. She now looks like she is made of clay, but not to bad. I did the same
technique on the first one. All that means is that I was not able to finish her up tonight. Bummer! But Monday is usually open, so I can paint her then and in full daylight ( after sanding, I was rather pressed for daylight)
faced
a decision that would ultimately add a day to the project. I had to choose to either paint the carving with a base coat of outdoor paint to help waterproof it, seal it, and fill in any rough areas,
OR just paint it and be done. I chose the former because the rotted wood was rather rough on the surface and the eyes, and I didn't want it to bleed through the colored 
paint. She now looks like she is made of clay, but not to bad. I did the same 
technique on the first one. All that means is that I was not able to finish her up tonight. Bummer! But Monday is usually open, so I can paint her then and in full daylight ( after sanding, I was rather pressed for daylight)
3 comments:
looks good : )
I think you made the correct decision. You're really getting the hang of female faces.
Bob
I like how it looks like clay--trompe l'oeil--or however you spell it!
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