Buff it with a shoe brush
Every so often, buff the figure with a soft, clean shoe brush that has never touched polish. The bristles reach into the cuts, lift out the dust and bring back the luster of the wood. Keep one brush just for your carvings.
Care guide
Caring for your carving
A hand-carved piece needs very little. A few minutes every so often keeps it looking the way it did the day it shipped.
Wood figures
Brush it. Wax it now and then.
Every figure is carved from basswood and painted by hand. The knife cuts are what give it character, and they are also where dust settles.
Give it a light coat of wax
For a little more shine and protection, rub on a thin coat of Howard Feed-N-Wax with a soft cloth, then buff off the excess. A light coat goes a long way.
Out of the sun and the damp
Direct sunlight fades paint over time, and moisture or heat can crack the wood. A shelf away from windows, vents and the kitchen sink is ideal.
No water, cleaners or sprays
Water and household cleaners can lift the paint and raise the grain. If a brush won't do it, message me before trying anything else.
Questions
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Something not right?
Chipped, scuffed or just not sure what to do? Message me through the Etsy shop and I'll help.