How to Carve Basketweave - 3 Colour Finish

https://www.woodcarvingworkshops.tv Adding some colour. And for the colour I used old fashioned 'milk paints', which are rapidly becoming my favourite. When you buff them with very fine wire wool. they come up looking polished, somewhat like enamel. Made in the USA, here is a link to the original company: http://www.milkpaint.com, and from there you can no doubt find distributors. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE! Between the candle and the wood of the candlestick you need to have a metal barrier of some sort. NEVER HAVE THE CANDLE DIRECTLY ON THE WOOD: Melting wax can soak into the wood which then can act as a wick. Fit an intervening brass holder or plate Trust me - I've seen wooden candlesticks aflame! You can get brass plates, such as I use here, from woodturners suppliers. AUTOPLAY on for complete course. Master Woodcarver Chris Pye website: https://www.chrispye-woodcarving.com