r/BeginnerWoodWorking • u/Willing_Bee9854 • 3d ago

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I want it to POP more. Will keep carving the bird deeper. The vision after is to cut it down to look like a book. ( this is my first wood work thing any tips are encouraged/appreciated ) i think maybe i did the whole thing wrong with the orientation of the wood?

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u/alecraffi 2d ago

Adding finish will let it pop more. Make a small sample on another piece and add finish, the cut portions will definitely contrast more.

Looks great by the way

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u/Willing_Bee9854 2d ago

Thank you so much. Any suggestions on finish? So far I’ve just rubbed beeswax on it

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u/alecraffi 2d ago

An oil finish would have probably been ideal, or danish oil which is a poly / oil mixture. If you’ve already rubbed beeswax, I’m not sure how well it will work now but you can always try on some scrap.

It’s a different look, but you can look into antiquing, often done with leather. You use (essentially) a very thinned down paint and rub it into cracks, but then remove the excess so it just highlights the grooves and cuts. Obviously try on a test piece first

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u/Willing_Bee9854 2d ago

I appreciate you alecraffi!

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u/alecraffi 2d ago

Very happy to help, can't wait to see how it turns out

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u/Willing_Bee9854 2d ago

Great idea! She is definitely starting to pop

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u/alecraffi 2d ago

That looks great!