How I Finish Woodcarvings

A lot of folks ask me how I finish my carvings, so I thought I would settle it once and for all. In this video I show you the process I use to finish hardwood carvings. This is a technique adapted from Ian Norbury. The same method can be applied using water based polyurethane. Occasionally, I’ll add a tiny bit of mineral oil or beeswax to the final coat with a brush-to give the carving a soft luster.
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Guitar playing by me-recorded on my iPad.

[@guyvangenechten6484]

Very nice work looking very good!!! Great video!!👍👌💯

[@halflingcarvings]

Amazing carving!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you very much!

[@brentpickens3371]

Very impressive piece!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@whittler0507]

great video Alex

[@susanwoodcarver]

Great finishing tips, and yep, Deft is smelly! Really LOVE the music. Thanks so much!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yay, thank you!

[@tomevans4402]

Great tips. Saw you talking to Linker.

[@thatsamorais584]

I dig this channel. this is weird to say but you aren't the least bit annoying lol!

[@juliariley528]

I like your carvings I would like to see the finished product of sitting bull carving I love wood carving but I had to stop carving because my trigger finger started locking I hope I can continue after hand surgery on April 4th.

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Prayers it goes well

[@SmallGameHunter]

Hi Alec, how does all those carving tools hang on those strip of woods? magnet? nice carvings!

[@AlecLaCasseArt]

Yes, magnets!

[@ChonkysWoodshop]

Shaking adds air bubbles into the finish, stirring doesnt as much. Atleast thats the theory. Ive never done a test on it