Bird Finishing

[Carver_Boy]

I am doing a bird, and I would like to know what any of you have done to finish it of, (ie: Paint, Woodburn ect.,ect.,ect.
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[Captain_Bandaid]

??? What kind of bird? Decoy? Song Bird? Realistic or stylized? Basswood, Tupalo or an exotic wood? What you use to finish it is somewhat dependent on answers to these questions. They can be woodburned, painted, sanded and oiled, stained, etc. but it depends on what you want it to look like when it's complete. Perhaps you should do an internet search on carved birds or some such term to see what others are doing. I would not recommend wallpaper, however.

Aye, Matey... the Captain knows what he is talking about! I tried the wallpaper once and only got a second in competition. You need to know what result you want before your start carving so you select the proper wood for the project.

[jpcarver]

I find it easier tio copy someone else. Of course that could be called cheating.

It's only cheating if you get caught....... Confusedus or some other old Chinaman

[Rando]

I like to finish mine with some mashed potatoes and lots of gravy!!!!!!

[jpcarver]

I hope that bird is big enough for some stuffing to go with the potatoes

[groozier]

You need to keep your alcohol/water solution nearby so that the bird don't dry out during carving.

alcohol/water solution? Â*when I was a bartender we called that a ditch! Â*

[Joyce]

How deep should the wing feathers be groved? I saw a line in mine so they stand out some, but have see some with smooth line. My birds are in winter so fluffed up for cold.