How To Protect Outdoor Wood Sculpture
I use a 1 inch cheap brush and thoroughly soak the sculpture working sealant into all cracks.
How to protect outdoor wood sculpture. When trying to protect and maintain outdoor wood the purpose of wood oil is to make the material look and feel richer and depending on the oil time offer adequate coverage against certain chemicals heat scratches and stains. To preserve the wood and protect from harmful ultraviolet rays 3 5 coats of spar urethane or varnish is needed. Watch the weather forecast for two warm dry days for sealing outdoor wood sculpture.
Dip a soft sponge or soft-bristled scrub brush into the soapy water and gently wash the statue from top to bottom. Now that you have your sculpture situated on a drop cloth or expanse of newspaper to prevent messes. If you live in a humid climate and your wood carving has a soft fuzzy feel or grain raise use a 400- to 600-grit sandpaper to hand sand it and reseal it with two to three coats of polyurethane.
Seal Frame Polyurethane Spray the frame of the canvas with Krylon polyurethane spray sealer or another you have on hand. Keep the carving in an area with low amounts of natural light. Spread a plastic tarp around the wood sculpture if its a tree stump or under it if it can be lifted.
If possible set up room or display lights to be on only when the carving is. This method of sealing wood is the oldest one from all of the ones I mentioned above. Protect the carving from excessive sunlight.
The neck of the statue in this photo was broken when I purchased it. And the final method is using oil finishes to treat your wood. Try to work in the shade.
Whether its pressure-treated cedar cypress redwood or even a high-end exotic hardwood the right care and maintenance will protect exterior wood and keep it in good shape for years. Spread a plastic tarp around the wood sculpture if its a tree stump or under it if it can be lifted. Use an Oil Finish to Protect the Wood.