Starting with a bright shiny new board three steps later you have a rustic masterpiece.
Clear coat over wood burning.
The goal is to apply just enough finish to wet the surface without creating runs.
Add protection to painted wood by applying a polyurethane topcoat.
Apply the finish in thin coats.
About 3 coats of tung oil are required to offer the same amount of protection as a single coat of polyurethane.
Sand the surface once more then apply your final clear coat.
The only disadvantage of using it is that since it is very thin tung oil must be applied in multiple coats to be effective.
Create a homemade sealer by thinning the polyurethane with mineral spirits and use this for your first coat.
When choosing a wood finish apply a small amount to a piece of wood that matches your flooring or furniture to make.
It is the only type finish sealant recommended for outdoor use.
A fresh coat of paint can give almost any wooden piece such as furniture cabinets or room trim a much needed face lift.
Stir the finish in the container before application.
Tung oil provides a rich beautiful finish that may darken the wood but unlike stains tung oil penetrates and hardens within the wood to offer protection.
Use a synthetic or natural bristle brush or an application pad to apply the finish according.
I had been burning fur feathers eyes etc.
At the same time keep the can with something like polyurethane spray moving at a steady pace to get an even coat.
Start by sanding the surface thoroughly and wiping it down to remove any dust.
I use krylon spray uv resistant clear matte as a finish coat on painted carvings.
Apply tung oil liberally then wipe off the excess with a clean rag.
Will really yellow up your wood however if that s an effect you want based on your subject matter composition or preference it can be an advantage.
As you can see from the photos below this burned finish results in a beautiful rustic look.
Follow up with 2 coats of undiluted polyurethane straight from the can.
For many years when i decided to do a few pyrography pieces.
Applying spray on clear finish to wood you can apply most types of clear finish to woodwork with a brush but don t ignore the benefits of spraying.
The method is quite simple.
I use only two finishes.
While wood stains add color and bring out the beauty of the wood clear finishes protect the wood and enhance its beauty.
Burn the wood with a propane torch lightly sand it and then properly seal the wood with a clear coat.
Focus on keeping the spray tip an equal distance from the surface as you move it along.
Most clear finishes are available in gloss semi gloss and satin sheens.
Watercolor is my paint of choice and absolutely requires a protective coating.
What could be easier than that.
The majority of my carvings are painted.
About as tough a coat as you can get although poured epoxy might be tougher.