Antiqued Santa Before and After

[Merle Rice]

IMG_0004-001.JPGIMG_0004.JPG I thought I'de Antique Santa to give him a different look . I used Watco Dark Wax and then a Lite Coat of Feed-n-Wax to bring out the High lights more . Likes and Dislikes are Welcome .

[joepaulbutler]

Merle, I like the effects the antiquing gives a carving, seems to add depth to it. My 2¢

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , I agree , and it's also a good way to hide those little Mistakes . Ha,Ha. It also brings out the Detailing that you might not be able to notice . Thanks Joe , always appreciate your Comments . Merle

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice Merle it really brings out the detail with the dark Watco.

[Tinwood]

Liked 'em both but that's just me.

Tinwood

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mark , I always Antique my Carvings , seems to Finish the Piece. Thanks Mark . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tinwood , It's just a Matter of Taste and you are entitled to yours . Tomato , Tomauto . Ha,Ha. Thanks Bud . Merle

[Randy]

I would choose the antique one in a store Merle. But with or with out great looking Santa , carving and paint!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , I guess I'll stay with Antiquing my Pieces , it adds to it . Thanks Randy . Merle

[JoeVM]

Nice Santa Merle. I think the antiquing adds to the piece too.

[Merle Rice]

Hi JoeVM , I agree with you . Antiquing just seems to finish the Piece. Thanks Joe. Merle

[uvawyo]

The antiquing makes it a much more fantastic carving

[Nomad]

Quite a dramatic effect Merle. I like it!

[Merle Rice]

Hi Herb , Thank You for Commenting . Merry CHRISTMAS . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Terry , I have 1 more Can of Watco Dark Wax and then I'll need to start Mixing as others are doing. Thanks Terry , Merry Christmas . Merle