Maurizio1955
20th October 2008, 08:53 PM
Hi,<O:p</O:p
I have recently started carving bowls out of Mallee Burls and I am now faced with the dilemma of finishing them. I understand other carvers finish the same type of bowls with just Tung Oil but I would like to achieve a more durable finish and a higher gloss/sheen. I did a test with shellac applied by brush but I got into troubles (it looks like some air got trapped in part of the coat...) and I will have to start again from scratch.<O:p</O:p
I would appreciate any suggestion or the benefit of the experience of somebody who has already gone through the process.<O:p</O:p
Thank you for your time<O:p</O:p
Best regards<O:p</O:p
Maurizio
I have recently started carving bowls out of Mallee Burls and I am now faced with the dilemma of finishing them. I understand other carvers finish the same type of bowls with just Tung Oil but I would like to achieve a more durable finish and a higher gloss/sheen. I did a test with shellac applied by brush but I got into troubles (it looks like some air got trapped in part of the coat...) and I will have to start again from scratch.<O:p</O:p
I would appreciate any suggestion or the benefit of the experience of somebody who has already gone through the process.<O:p</O:p
Thank you for your time<O:p</O:p
Best regards<O:p</O:p
Maurizio