How to Paint & Antique a Wood Carving

⚡️⚡️Join me and learn how to paint, finish, and apply antiquing to this DIY Gnome project for beginner whittlers and wood carvers. This step by step guide will teach you how to whittle, paint, and finish a cute little garden Gnome. This is an easy and satisfying project that's perfect for creating a hand made valentine's day gift.
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Boiled Linseed Oil
3:29 Applying Wood Stain
6:19 Painting a Wood Carving
21:20 Options for Making a DIY Strop
30:24 Uses for A Glass Tile
49:23 Valentine's Day Gift
56:56 Next Step, Clear Poly Finish
1:03:50 DIY Antiquing

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