Eagle sign WIP

[Bigtyme]

Super job all the way around Carl.... very impressive

[dbemus]

Carl,

Very creative, nicely done! Thanks for sharing details of the project.

[want2b]

Your layout making it look 'rough' on the edges is awesome. Makes one think about how to make a sign. Your finish work on everything, especially the eagle is fantastic.
Give yourself an A+ on this one.
Thx,
Rick H

[SharonB]

Carl, your project is beautiful. Who ever is the recipient of your master piece is one lucky person.

[Carl H]

Thanks for all the kind comments.

The finish is not complicated. It is really embarrassing when people ask me how long it takes to do it.
I use a product called Briwax. the great thing is you don't need to let it dry between coats.
First I apply the Teak colored wax to the feathers


Then I buff it off leaving darker wax build up in the grooves.
You can buff or sand the highlights to make them pop even more

Next I waxed the background of the log with Light Brown Briwax. I painted the white letters and details. The bark edge is a ring of the Teak wax and then Ebony wax on the outer edge. The ebony can also be used to darken shadows around the body and legs of the eagle.

I am still learning each time I carve, but I get less intimidated each time.

[wwill84751]

Awesome!! I love it!

[smurfjeep]

Really great looking sign, thanks for sharing the finishing techniques

[CNC Carver]

Carl great work that looks wonderful!
Jeff

[ktjwilliams]

That's a nice pattern ... The coloring is superb ..

[sunmiztres]

All I can say is WOW that is beautiful. Great job. Thanks for sharing.