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TERRY WOLFF, AMERICAN SIGN & WOOD CARVER
Since 1976

P.O.Box 159, Carson NM 87517 US
1+575-751-0620


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MARINE FINISH
This finish is highly recommended where a varnished carving, sculpture, or sign is going to be exposed to the elements, especially in direct sun and salt spray.  A marine finish is the application of laying 7 coats of spar varnish on the carving.  A spar varnish is an exterior grade varnish containing UV prohibitors.  This application of 7 layers, assures a maximum life possible from the elements. 

The reason I use spar varnish as oppose to using spar urethanes is that, urethane is more apt to turn yellow and gets foggy with time.  Also, once the sun begins to break down a urethane, the urethane starts cracking and chipping.  The only way to salvage the piece is to completely remove all the finish with a stripper.  Whereas varnish can be repaired if the damage is caught soon enough and not allowed to persist, which would cause extensive damage to the wood.  Varnish will also maintain its clearness where as mentioned, urethanes tend to cloud up and get hazy making for an unattractive appearance.

If your piece is going to be left natural to show off the beauty of the wood, you should consider having the Marine Finish applied to it.


For more information about the artist and my work, 
visit my main site at TerryWolff.com

Dimensional Signs · Woodcarvings · Sculpture 
· Doors · Custom Work · Sharpening · Repairs 
 

TERRY WOLFF, AMERICAN SIGN & WOOD CARVER
P.O.Box 159, Carson NM 87517 US · 1+575-751-0620


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This Web Site has been on the Web since 1995 and is the creation of Taos Artisan, Terry R. Wolff and this page was last up-dated on December 27, 2011

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