Hi, I have a novel project and I am not sure exactly how to go about finishing it. I appreciate and thoughts you all might have.
The project I am working with is essentially a laser cut wood puzzle made of 1/4″ thick pieces of Walnut, Cherry, Ash, and Lacewood. Each of these wood pieces will be drawn on with a paint pen. My question is: should I finish the wood BEFORE or AFTER the paint pen application, and what kind of finish should I use?
This piece will ultimately be framed, so it will not be touched or worn down much in the future. It’s a piece of art, so I want the finish to look nice and the wood grain to be accentuated, but I am not sure that I want it to have a high shine. The top priority is choosing a finish that will not interfere with either the application or the permanence of the paint pen. Ideally, the finish will do the opposite and emphasize the paint pen.
Any and all thoughts and suggestions welcome. I am new to finishing wood, and this is not the sort of issue that I can find much written about.
Thanks!
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Chris
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I think you will find that the paint from the pen will bleed unevenly into the wood grain (causing fuzzy edges) if you don't seal the pieces with finish first. Then you could apply a clear top coat to seal and protect the paint. Best bet is to experiment on some scrap material.
Would you think something like Tung oil for the first finish, or something else?
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