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Chris,
Another reason it is going slow is the fact that you are carving in end grain.
Bill K.

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Let it dry completely.

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Jim there is a very easy solution as taught to me by my mentor Roger Nancoz. After carving the plate spray it with a light coat of clear satin polyurethane. Don't know the reason but it works that the spray seals the surface but still allows the cuts to absorb the stain. I use gel stains because I can...

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Thanks for the list Randy. I'm going to add it to my "gratitude list". I'm the senior male in my family and consider myself a survivor not an old man.
Bill K.

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How about a picture?...

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I was speaking from experience.
Surely a great conversation piece.
Bill k....

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Beautiful carving. But, not very practical as a walking stick. Should it fall over and get dropped the hat would be history. imho.
Bill K.

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Nicely done. The painted eyes really pop.
Bill K.