outdoor carvings

I would think almost any clear finish labeled for outdoor would work use as long as it has UV protection. In the past I dissolved a handful on “packing peanuts” (not the newer ones made out of starch) in lacquer thinner and painted it on some trees that I carved wood spirits on. At the time I wasn’t interested so much in UV protection as I was in protecting the tree from disease and insect damage.

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Hello my Friend! I believe i would use Cedar for the wood. It is soft and cuts well. What you want to be carefull of is spliting the wood, or breaking the piece in two. Once carved, it will gray nice and you can paint for high light, but it is not neccessary. Cedar post can stand up to burying it in dirt, and will not rot quickly. Have a great day.

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