October 6, 20214 yr Author comment_272377 21 hours ago, Ron Altier said: I wonder what it would look like if you put some stain on a wood scrap that has the same texture, same indentations too. Make it slightly darker than the body so as to show more dimension. Wipe the stain off immediately and that should leave some in the recesses. Then finish the scrap piece exactly as you normally do. All you have to lose is some time, but you may come up something special. Ron, I'm going to finish this off as I've done for my other shell projects.... a background of satin black paint and the edge molding/seastars covered in 23.5 caret gold leaf. Check put my other postings for some examples. Report
October 11, 20214 yr Author comment_272630 Everything is sealed(2), sanded, painted(2), sanded, and gessoed. The sizing and leafing will be next! Report
October 16, 20214 yr Author Popular Post comment_272916 Everything done. Now, to decide how and where to hang this in the house. Report
October 16, 20214 yr comment_272919 50 minutes ago, FrederickH said: Everything done. Fantastic! Wish my leafing would look like that! Report
October 21, 20214 yr Author Popular Post comment_273194 Final step of this project completed. It's on the wall! Report
October 21, 20214 yr comment_273206 Very nice work and, excellent presentation. Love the frames, too. Report
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