Badger and a paint job?

[CarrieonCarving]

I'm still pondering the need for colour on carvings. Personally I don't like paint and minimally stain whenever I think it's really needed. So I guess if you carve a zebra and don't colour it then you've carved a horse. Is it the same with a badger:

 

Still interested in your thoughts.

 

Carrie

[CarrieonCarving]

Sorry about the sideways photos. There doesn't seem to be an edit facility here that I can see. Anyway here's the painted badger:

[CarrieonCarving]

Last picture.

Carrie

[Lazurus]

Looks better painted, could the black be done by scorching more to keep it more in keeping with the rustic appeal?

[Ianw6522]

I paint the heads to just behind the ears then just burn the body followed by a coat of oil. (Pic below) It depends on your customer also if you are making it to order.

 

Whilst your carving skill is still visible in both pics, the painted badger just looks more finished in this instance. Cool carving though

[CarrieonCarving]

Thanks Lazarus. Burning is another approach but you still need those white stripes don't you. I did think about wire wool and vinegar since I was carving oak and that might have been better than the solid black.

 

Ian you've done what Lazarus suggested and it turned out well. Thanks for posting.

Carrie