Original published in July, 2012
“Finished this fella up this morning. The reason the colors on the face look mottled is because I went back after he was varnished and darkened the red. As the wood was sealed the additional color is setting on the surface and did not soak in as it normally does. It actually looks much better than it does in the photo but it’s a good reminder of what sealing the wood prior to painting can do.
Hope you like him. He stands about 13″ tall with the base.
Comments welcome.
I don’t see much blotching in the photos, Lynn; especially when compared with my attempts!
I tend to consistently get uneven uptake of paint on the face, it is my most feared part of the projects! I guess the flap sander is what makes your surfaces more uniform?
Mike
Charlotte, NC