Removing burn marks after carving

[jimnjenny]

Hi everybody, I got a question. I'm doing some carving in poplar with my dremel. I dont want the burn in the carving. How do I get the burn marks out of the wood? I tried a wire brush but it takes the carving down too much. I tried one of those little brushes you put on your dremel but I that takes it down to much too. Can I use bleach to get it out? I dont want to sand it out, because its too detailed. Thanks, Jenny

[Old Salt]

I read the other day to wash the marks with a thinner before sanding or scraping . the burn is from the pitch or sap in the wood getting hot.

Sorry I can't remember type of thinner they used if they used.

I have not tried it but may be worth a shot.

If I find article will let you know

good luck

Gary

[hotpop]

If your dremel has a slower speed, use it or consider getting a foot switch with speed control.

[Dan-Woodman]

and always use sharp bits.