What colors to use - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

Kenny_S · 08-20-2004, 03:01 PM

Do you decide before you start a carving what colors you will use or do you decide after the piece is carved? Do you have favorite colors you like to use, say on a Santa, and use them ,or mix up the colors you use on each one you carve?

08-20-2004, 08:00 PM

Kenny_S

Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes,

Woody01

08-21-2004, 12:42 AM

I'm probably in the minority on this, or even all alone, but;

My thought process is -
Will it look good with just a sealer and wax
If not will it look good with just a stain and wax
will it look good with just some highlights in color
(eyes, lips, etc) sealer and wax
finally color on the whole carving.
I guess what I am trying to say, is let the wood do the talking if at all possible. If not, give it a little boost with stain or paint.

08-20-2004, 03:01 PM	#1
Kenny_S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South East Kansas Posts: 766	What colors to use Do you decide before you start a carving what colors you will use or do you decide after the piece is carved? Do you have favorite colors you like to use, say on a Santa, and use them ,or mix up the colors you use on each one you carve? __________________ Safety first, then enjoy carving! Ken Caney, Ks

08-20-2004, 08:00 PM	#2
Woody01 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What colors to use Kenny_S Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, Woody01

08-21-2004, 12:42 AM	#3
plain_ol_ed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What colors to use I'm probably in the minority on this, or even all alone, but; My thought process is - Will it look good with just a sealer and wax If not will it look good with just a stain and wax will it look good with just some highlights in color (eyes, lips, etc) sealer and wax finally color on the whole carving. I guess what I am trying to say, is let the wood do the talking if at all possible. If not, give it a little boost with stain or paint.

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