My Favorite Tips

I probably should add some favorite Tips 

When I created this page way back when I must have thought it was a good idea. I think I still do so I will add quick notes as I go along if I think they would be useful for others

Filling V Carvings with Acrylic Paints.

Turns out Acrylic paints are water based. If you put down a good finish of Shellac which is Alcohol based before you do the engraving you can then fill in the carvings with the Acrylic and just wipe off the excess with a damp paper towel. The water will not effect the shellac and you will be left with only your colored carvings. I used the technique on my Mother's Day Garden Box.