Great demonstration, Blake, thanks. I've been using Strathmore palette paper in place of the glass and that works really well for me. I like mixing colors right on the paper, similar to Bob Ross' approach on his palette - a dab of this and a dab of that, with lots of water like you show, until you get the color and consistency you want. I tint the BLO prior to application and leave the skin areas unpainted.
Awesome video 😎. I've always told my kids Every thing in life is practice, watching your videos my carvings have improved so much I want to burn all my old ones,,. I would never, but you know what I mean.. thank you for taking the time,,
Sounds good! I'm sure hers look great already! I like the look that a wash gives. Plus you can shade and build up color which gives you flexibility that a carver don't have when they paint solid.
Great video... although I've heard that some people say that you shouldn't use any water based paints over linseed oil... but a lot of people do it this way, does the paint stay on well in the future?
I've changed to a pretreatment of Minwax 209 with a little raw sienna oil paint mixed in instead of the linseed oil. That tends to work better in my opinion.
I usually just wipe the excess off and then paint while wet. It actually let's the colors go on more evenly and gives the carving a great look. Thanks so much for your kind comments!
I will do it immediately after wiping off the excess BLO. You can paint the acrylic washes right over the wet BLO and it blends real nice on the basswood.
Thanks Blake, I use thin washes but wet the wood instead of using linseed oil. Do you thin the linseed oil? Also great camera angle, how do you do that?
Thanks Wayne! I actually use straight boiled linseed oil and just wipe off the excess after putting it on the basswood. As for the camera angles, I found a good camera mount on Amazon that allowed me to put the camera between me and my hands.
I would recommend a midnight blue (for darker beard) or a white (old man beard) and thin it down real thin. Just put it under the cheekbones down to under the chin where you would normally have daily growth.....that usually works for me!
Matt, I usually paint the acrylic washes on the carving and once finish I will spray with a lacquer like Deft. After that dries I will brush on Howard's Feed N Wax and then buff with a soft brush.
Agree! There is more that I could have done on this demonstration but hopefully it was communicated that the paint should be in washes so the grain will show through. I appreciate the kind comments!
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Thanks Blake appreciate the time to make it easier to understand for beginners
Thanks so much! I hope it is beneficial!
Great video, awesome tips. Thanks Blake.
Thank you Vaughn!
Good stuff! 👍
Thanks man! I appreciate it!!
I finally learned something, Thanks.!!
Hope it was beneficial!!
Cheers Blake, great video.
thank you!!
Carving along with you really helped it come out the way I wanted it to,thanks
Glad it helped!!
Thanks Blake, picked up alot of good tips
Fantastic Elizabeth! Thank you!
Blake thank u so much this video helps. Thanks for all u do to help us carve better
Absolutely!!
Thanks Blake! Good video and content.
Thank you Sue!
Thanks for the education.
Absolutely! I hope it helps!
Thanks a bunch. Very helpful
Thanks so much!
Excellent video Blake ..learning from one of the best
Thank you Gene! I learned from you!
Great demonstration, Blake, thanks. I've been using Strathmore palette paper in place of the glass and that works really well for me. I like mixing colors right on the paper, similar to Bob Ross' approach on his palette - a dab of this and a dab of that, with lots of water like you show, until you get the color and consistency you want. I tint the BLO prior to application and leave the skin areas unpainted.
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing those tips! Definitely a good option for mixing paints! Thank you!
Awesome video 😎. I've always told my kids Every thing in life is practice, watching your videos my carvings have improved so much I want to burn all my old ones,,. I would never, but you know what I mean.. thank you for taking the time,,
Great! I'm glad they are helpful! Keep up the good work and watch your hard work pay off!
Great information.
Thanks my friend!
Good video Blake
Thanks Thomas!
Good video
Thank you!
Thank you Blake!
Thanks brother!
Thanks Blake!!
Thanks for following along Ned!
Great video! The glass for mixing paint on is a great idea. 😃
Thanks so much Tracy! It really works great!
Thank you for sharing
Nice video Sir
Thanks Kevin! Look forward to more of your great videos my friend!
@@lunsfordcarvings hopefully soon once I catch up on some orders
Thanks Blake , I carve, the wife paints. I will show her this ! 👍
Sounds good! I'm sure hers look great already! I like the look that a wash gives. Plus you can shade and build up color which gives you flexibility that a carver don't have when they paint solid.
Great video! Good music too.
Thanks Matt! You know that music is in our roots!
Great video... although I've heard that some people say that you shouldn't use any water based paints over linseed oil... but a lot of people do it this way, does the paint stay on well in the future?
Yes, it does fade a little over time, but not bad. It tends to be the way most carvers do it in the caricature carving world.
I've changed to a pretreatment of Minwax 209 with a little raw sienna oil paint mixed in instead of the linseed oil. That tends to work better in my opinion.
How long do you wait for BLO to cure/dry before you paint? Love your videos! You’re a great instructor. Thank you.
I usually just wipe the excess off and then paint while wet. It actually let's the colors go on more evenly and gives the carving a great look. Thanks so much for your kind comments!
Thanks so much! I should ask, do you know if mineral oil would work in place of BLO?
Thanks for your video! do you seal it after paint? with what?
Yes, after painting with the washes, I usually seal with Deft Lacquer. Once dry, coat it with Howards Feed N Wax.
Would this same technique work on a basswood relief carving?
Absolutely! The technique and shading should be able the same.
Awesome video! How long after applying the BLO do you paint?
I will do it immediately after wiping off the excess BLO. You can paint the acrylic washes right over the wet BLO and it blends real nice on the basswood.
Thanks Blake, I use thin washes but wet the wood instead of using linseed oil. Do you thin the linseed oil? Also great camera angle, how do you do that?
Thanks Wayne! I actually use straight boiled linseed oil and just wipe off the excess after putting it on the basswood. As for the camera angles, I found a good camera mount on Amazon that allowed me to put the camera between me and my hands.
do you have any tips on painting 5 o clock shadow?
I would recommend a midnight blue (for darker beard) or a white (old man beard) and thin it down real thin. Just put it under the cheekbones down to under the chin where you would normally have daily growth.....that usually works for me!
Blake, after painting do you put on another coat of BLO or some other finish?
Matt, I usually paint the acrylic washes on the carving and once finish I will spray with a lacquer like Deft. After that dries I will brush on Howard's Feed N Wax and then buff with a soft brush.
Love this. The carving is only 50% if the paint job isn't good the whole thing is spoiled.
Agree! There is more that I could have done on this demonstration but hopefully it was communicated that the paint should be in washes so the grain will show through.
I appreciate the kind comments!
@@lunsfordcarvings you explained it very well the side by side comparison was really helpful.
Do you do any sanding before painting?
No, I try to carve as clean and possible and do no sand at all.
Are you using acrylic paint over BLO?
Yes, I thin the acrylic paints down with water and mix them on a piece of glass to get the right consistency.
I use the same brushes
I've tried a variety and always go back to these!
@@lunsfordcarvings I buy mine at Walmart
A lot of the time I'll leave the stain as the skin color,, people seem to like it,
Agree! That is also definitely an option!