should I paint theses guys white?

[Chainsaw Master]

Some polar bears I carved up, and I'm putting the finishing touch on them, can't decied if I should paint them white, or leave em woodgrain, they're all carved from one red pine tree...... whatcha y'all think?

 

[thompson1600]

WOW! Beautiful work, that is real talent. I never like nice wood painted, so I'm biased in my opinion. I would leave them natural.

Tom

 

[skwerl]

in-freakin-credible! Totally impressed, and I think the woodgrain without paint looks great. I'd leave them natural. If you do paint them, I'd suggest a white stain so the woodgrain still shows through (like a whitewash).

 

[artwood]

nice job on those. Try wood bleach or thinned down white paint as a stain. Don't hide the wood grain showing thru. What kind of wood are they?

 

[Trinity Honoria]

Some polar bears I carved up, and I'm putting the finishing touch on them, can't decied if I should paint them white, or leave em woodgrain, they're all carved from one red pine tree...... whatcha y'all think?

as someone who would consider buying them, i would leave them natural... you do gorgeous work...

 

[ray benson]

The grain and knots give each piece its own unique character. Urethane or varnish no paint would be my choice. Very nice pieces.

 

[Chainsaw Master]

I gave them a few coats of polyurethane already, so I don't think a stain will take. I originally had the coke bear in mind, but I liked the wood grain after I sanded them.

 

[Lawn Masters]

I'd leave em as they are, and just proudly display them. that work is BEAUTIFUL.

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

VERY nice work! Most chainsaw bears are not really very good, but yours ARE. I'd buy one. Well, if I weren't broke, anyway!

You are in a class with a very few chainsaw artists.


I like the natural look, but I could second skwerl's motion of using a whitewash if you must do something.

 

[wagonwheeler]

Way too nice to paint!

It wouldn't matter what they were made of if they were painted - could be carved Great Stuff - but showin that grain says a whole lot!

Regards,

Chaser

 

[doc874]

Awesome !

No paint!! They are perfect as-is, you have a great gift, proudly display these for all to enjoy they are simply incredible.

 

[Chainsaw Master]

Thanks everyone for the compliments & comments, I'll take all your advice and add a few more coats of polly, maybe just paint the noses black.

 

[skwerl]

Do you take Mastercard and can you ship?

 

[ehp]

they look great just the way they are, I think you will need to find somemore red pine cause you are going to be sold out very fast. great work

 

[xander9727]

Those are awesome. If you make another I would try the white stain..........but those look great. How much for one?

 

[BlueRidgeMark]

Those are awesome. If you make another I would try the white stain..........but those look great. How much for one?

If it's less than a few hundred, you are selling yourself short.

 

[xander9727]

Tell him stuff like that AFTER I buy one.

 

[smokechase II]

I think you are a very clever person.
Asking nice and polite about what finish.
When you probably know what is best already.
Those things are incredible.
Hey, are you just a smooth sales person?
How long have you been carving?


What is the price?

 

[xander9727]

Christmas is just around the corner.

I can send my address if you are in a giving mood.

 

[skwerl]

Hey, I get the first one! Well, as long as he takes Mastercard and it's under my credit limit!

Seriously though, PM me if we can do this. My old man just bought a vacation house on the Chatahoochie River and one of those fellas needs to guard the place.