Follow My Carving - Gaia

Follow this Gaia carving as it
progresses to final form. Use the
links to the right or at the bottom
of the page to see each step.

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Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |  Step 9 | Step 10 | 
Step 11

          

Step 10 The first two coats of Danish oil have been applied. You can tell by the sheen on the surface that it will take another day for the last coat to fully soak in. The backside shot shows how the oil really brings out the quality of the grain. A few more light coats and then it will be ready for a lacquer finish.

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Step 6 | Step 7 | Step 8 |  Step 9 | Step 10 | 
Step 11

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