Kathy Mcfrancis asked 3 years ago
We have a very large wood carved eagle which was carved from a massive tree trunk, it came from Indonesia. The wool has dried out and lost it brightness. Could you recommend a product that would protect and bring out the veins of the work of art. Thank you.
William Stewart Staff answered 3 years ago
Hello Kathy.
Depends on what look you want, you can use tung oil which provides a beautiful finish:
Saturate your piece, let it soak for 10 minutes, and then wipe it dry. This treatment should be repeated three or four times over three or four days, with a 24-hour gap between layers.
Urethanes and poly finishes are available in high gloss, semi-gloss, and matte finishes can also be used for wood carvings. I believe they give the wood carving a stark, hard appearance when contrasted to the softer oils.