rdatelle Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone. I just finished this piece for my Granddaughter on this piece of Basswood I had hanging around for a while but I'm not sure how to finish it. Should I stain it or just put some BLO on it and do I need a backer. Thanks, Ralph. Edited July 26, 2016 by rdatelle fastfreddy, amazingkevin and Lucky2 3 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 Ralph, that looks great !...I think any thing or way you want to finish it will be OK. Quote
stoney Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 I agree with Steve it would look good with a clear finish or maybe a not to dark stain. Either way I'll bet she will love it. Nice job. Quote
rdatelle Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 Do you think I need a backer . Quote
Scrappile Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 I spray my cuttings in basswood with poly. Gives it a slight amber color, that I like. If it was mine, I'd put a backer on it. Very nicely cut. Quote
rdatelle Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 Thanks Paul. That's what I usually do but I wasn't sure with the basswood. Quote
LarryEA Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 Unless you spent years studying wood and stain, never stain. That kitty is just perfect the way she is. Brush her with a little BLO. I like the wood and your cutting of the kitty. Just a nice finish is all you need. No backer is necessary... dgman 1 Quote
don in brooklin on Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 I would put a backer on it as you never know what the colour of the wall behind it will be. I have backed up a cuttings like this with felt. Looks nice and gives a little fuzzy look. don amazingkevin 1 Quote
rdatelle Posted July 26, 2016 Author Report Posted July 26, 2016 Well I gave it to my Granddaughter and she didn't want a backer. She said she can tape different color paper on the back to change the color of the cat if she wants. I did give it a light coat of poly and it brought out the grain and gave it a nice amber color. Looks good. She's the boss. LOL. Quote
kywoodmaster Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 Very nice job. I agree with her on being able to change the colors. Quote
WayneMahler Posted July 27, 2016 Report Posted July 27, 2016 Nice job. I have tried to stain it in the past with no great success. I would just finish as is. Looking good. Quote
Lucky2 Posted July 27, 2016 Report Posted July 27, 2016 Nicely done Ralph, your granddaughter is a lucky lady to have you making things like this for her. Len Quote
amazingkevin Posted July 27, 2016 Report Posted July 27, 2016 Hi everyone. I just finished this piece for my Granddaughter on this piece of Basswood I had hanging around for a while but I'm not sure how to finish it. Should I stain it or just put some BLO on it and do I need a backer. Thanks, Ralph. No two ways about it ,a cut out on a log slice has got to be a gotta have ! You did a great job of cutting her too ,Thanks for showing . Quote
meflick Posted July 27, 2016 Report Posted July 27, 2016 Great job. See, the "customer" will dictate what they want. I like your granddaughter's idea of switching out paper backings to make it different colors. Quote
fastfreddy Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 Hi everyone. I just finished this piece for my Granddaughter on this piece of Basswood I had hanging around for a while but I'm not sure how to finish it. Should I stain it or just put some BLO on it and do I need a backer. Thanks, Ralph. Really really nice. Got a few questions for you. how thick was basswood wood ?, what kind of blade did you use and what size ? and what is BLO ? I'm fairly new so asking and trying to learn. I would love to give something like that a shoot for my great granddaughter. Did you design it are can it be found in the library ? Quote
LarryEA Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 To answer one of your questions... BLO is Boiled linseed oil and most of us mix it 1/2 & 1/2 with mineral spirits so it dries quicker. Ralph will have to tell you what blade...etc he used. UI know he will tell you if he reads your question... else, PM him your question.. Really really nice. Got a few questions for you. how thick was basswood wood ?, what kind of blade did you use and what size ? and what is BLO ? I'm fairly new so asking and trying to learn. I would love to give something like that a shoot for my great granddaughter. Did you design it are can it be found in the library ? fastfreddy 1 Quote
fastfreddy Posted August 3, 2016 Report Posted August 3, 2016 To answer one of your questions... BLO is Boiled linseed oil and most of us mix it 1/2 & 1/2 with mineral spirits so it dries quicker. Ralph will have to tell you what blade...etc he used. UI know he will tell you if he reads your question... else, PM him your question.. Ok thanks. Quote
Gonzo Posted August 9, 2016 Report Posted August 9, 2016 How do you keep the wood slice from cracking as it dries? Quote
LarryEA Posted August 9, 2016 Report Posted August 9, 2016 How do you keep the wood slice from cracking as it dries? He was blessed... or the wood was Quote
Rolf Posted August 9, 2016 Report Posted August 9, 2016 Your granddaughter solved your problem. I used several coats of satin lacquer on my Chickadee backer. These bass wood slabs are available at most craft stores. Quote
Scrappile Posted August 9, 2016 Report Posted August 9, 2016 How do you keep the wood slice from cracking as it dries? Hopefully it is dry enough it is through cracking. I've been using bass wood, not have cracked yet. Also, maybe bass wood is less prone to cracking, I don't know. Quote
rdatelle Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Posted August 12, 2016 Hi Larry, sorry I'm so late getting back to you. The wood is 1 inch thick and the blade I used was a # 3 reverse. Hope that helps. Quote
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