Hey thanks for the video! I’ve been getting after it pretty good. I have quite a few pieces I made and they are ready for finish and I used the helmsman spar just like you have and it won’t dry! I’ve been trying to troubleshoot. My saw spits bar oil on the price and I rinse off with a hose when I’m done then let dry to under 15 or around 15% then I apply. It’s bout 62ish degrees and not humid. I’m in eastern Washington. Any idea where my issue is coming from? I hit it with a bunch mineral spirits and now I’m trying a sanding sealer now and spar varnish it still seems kinda tacky. Not sure tho it’s still drying
Stir it don't shake it. If that doesn't change things. Then it's in your wood the Wood is still Too wet. You can try buying buying the helmsman. Spray can. Spare varnish. That usually tends to harden things up really quick and good. I use that spray spar varnish for a lot of interior Stuff. mineral spirits will never let the varnish dry, it needs a high solids oil, or wax , typically though It is either a mixing issue with the varnish itself or it's a moisture issue with the wood. I would say 7 out of 10 times or 8 out of 10 times. It's moisture in the wood that causes the issue. But I've had varnish fail on me because I didn't Stir it long enough or I shook it instead of stirred it. It can happen depends on how old the varnish is as well.if you have ever pulled a skin off the top, thats all the hardening stuff gone past its prime...2 months untouched and varnish starts to set up in the can, if its been opened, they are hard to get open new, because they are vsmaccum sealed, so they dont go bad sittin on the shelves
I never seal underneath, no need to, we never want the base in contact with dirt, or moisture... you can seal them, 8f you feel the need, , but its always best to keep the wood open some where, so it breaths... check out my other videos, where I show how I cut away all but the edge of the carving base, it helps it sit better, and keeps them from sticking to a carpet, or molding..as a rule of thumb, I always tell people , most ideal situation for a carving is to keep the carving up off the ground, with air flow all the way around it, if left out in the weather, recoat often, place it on blocks, a pile of loose stones, or some way mount it so it's up off the dirt, and can get air flow under it, solid build up, or leaves build up under or around a carving base will rott it quickly...
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Thank you for all the tips. I've been going through your videos and I'm trying to pick up as much as possible. Thanks much!
Cool video my friend. I really like that you started it with you playing.
Thanks great video
Thanks ! You are a talented man :-)
Some great common-sense help and advice here -thanks man...
Cool my bro
Hey thanks for the video! I’ve been getting after it pretty good. I have quite a few pieces I made and they are ready for finish and I used the helmsman spar just like you have and it won’t dry! I’ve been trying to troubleshoot. My saw spits bar oil on the price and I rinse off with a hose when I’m done then let dry to under 15 or around 15% then I apply. It’s bout 62ish degrees and not humid. I’m in eastern Washington. Any idea where my issue is coming from? I hit it with a bunch mineral spirits and now I’m trying a sanding sealer now and spar varnish it still seems kinda tacky. Not sure tho it’s still drying
Stir it don't shake it.
If that doesn't change things.
Then it's in your wood the Wood is still Too wet. You can try buying buying the helmsman.
Spray can.
Spare varnish.
That usually tends to harden things up really quick and good.
I use that spray spar varnish for a lot of interior Stuff. mineral spirits will never let the varnish dry, it needs a high solids oil, or wax , typically though It is either a mixing issue with the varnish itself or it's a moisture issue with the wood.
I would say 7 out of 10 times or 8 out of 10 times.
It's moisture in the wood that causes the issue.
But I've had varnish fail on me because I didn't Stir it long enough or I shook it instead of stirred it.
It can happen depends on how old the varnish is as well.if you have ever pulled a skin off the top, thats all the hardening stuff gone past its prime...2 months untouched and varnish starts to set up in the can, if its been opened, they are hard to get open new, because they are vsmaccum sealed, so they dont go bad sittin on the shelves
Good video! Very helpful! How many coats do you put on a carving?
Normally one, some times two, I explain that toward the end of the video,depends on the look I want.
HELP! I varnished my big bear way too dark. How can I lighten him? I’m scared to experiment. He is under full sun all day.
First try pressure washing lightly, if that does not work the only option is to recarve, oil only sets in about a 16th of an inch
Do you seal the base of the carving ?
Thanks
I never seal underneath, no need to, we never want the base in contact with dirt, or moisture... you can seal them, 8f you feel the need, , but its always best to keep the wood open some where, so it breaths... check out my other videos, where I show how I cut away all but the edge of the carving base, it helps it sit better, and keeps them from sticking to a carpet, or molding..as a rule of thumb, I always tell people , most ideal situation for a carving is to keep the carving up off the ground, with air flow all the way around it, if left out in the weather, recoat often, place it on blocks, a pile of loose stones, or some way mount it so it's up off the dirt, and can get air flow under it, solid build up, or leaves build up under or around a carving base will rott it quickly...