Post #233680 by Benzart on Wed, May 24, 2006 6:27 AM

Thanks again everyone. I have been looking for this effect for a long time: Fine lines with darkened coloring. Carving the lines, to me, has always been unsatisfactory, because of the size or width of the line, especially when carving palm. It is difficult to get Fair, straight, clean lines. The Wood burning tool is a lot slower, but gives me the fine line I was after Plus, it darkens it Too! This is a difference similar to drawing the moko in chalk versus drawing it with a fine pencil. Unfortunately it will allow me to add much finer, more detailed lines,,,Can't wait. I haven't stained him yet, only added the linseed oil. The color you see is the natural wood grain with a slight yellowing and darkening from the oil. It is such that I may not even stain it at all, I'll see.
I love both these guys and will start the Moko on the short guy soon. I believe they both will be my best Maori's to date.