My first tiki, and I have some doubts..... - Tiki Carving

B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Fri, May 21, 2004 12:14 PM Well, you can use Thompsons Waterseal, or stuff like that, but I think the guys usually use power sanders and grinders, or Chisels and goughes to get them smoothe before the final finish. For your first ones I wouldn't worry about any coatings. Aftwer you have done a few and get the tikismoothe enough, then you may want to put a sealer coat of some kind on it. Paint or Varnish will protect the wood from the elements, but down the road will need to be Re-coated after a tough sanding job. Usually for Interior pieces you want a smoother finish that is "Splinterless"and probably afinish coat of vernish or such. It gives it more of a Quality look I think. Now that I've bored you to death, just follow your own instincts and feelings, If you think it would look better varnished, then do it. down the road when you are making these for other peeps, they will tell you what they want.

Well, you can use Thompsons Waterseal, or stuff like that, but I think the guys usually use power sanders and grinders, or Chisels and goughes to get them smoothe before the final finish.
For your first ones I wouldn't worry about any coatings. Aftwer you have done a few and get the tikismoothe enough, then you may want to put a sealer coat of some kind on it.
Paint or Varnish will protect the wood from the elements, but down the road will need to be Re-coated after a tough sanding job.
Usually for Interior pieces you want a smoother finish that is "Splinterless"and probably afinish coat of vernish or such. It gives it more of a Quality look I think.
Now that I've bored you to death, just follow your own instincts and feelings, If you think it would look better varnished, then do it. down the road when you are making these for other peeps, they will tell you what they want.

Post #92340 by Benzart on Fri, May 21, 2004 12:14 PM