A different kind of treasure

[Donna(NJ]

I've always wanted one of these and finally found it at a yard sale.
He's very weathered and dried out. I need to restore him. Should I use wood filler on the cracks ???
And what kind of oil or preservative on the wood ???
I suspect it's oak as he's quite heavy!!

TIA
Donna)NJ

 

[fwcrawford]

I can’t offer any advice on preservation, but that is a nice piece of art!

 

[Confetrit]

Yes it is. This would be a must have for the front porch to welcome Out, I mean In-laws and the Fuller Brush salesman

 

[hawgdawg]

You can rub that thing down with Boiled Linseed Oil. That stuff is great for outside woods ,, like axes , shovels , rakes ,, and porch statues .
But check around 1st , if you'd like,, I'd hate to tell you wrong,, but that linseed oil will definitely help from the weather.

 

[sprchng]

Cracks are like the scars in fine leather. Linseed would do it wonders especially if you can cut about half with terpentine and spray it on .

 

[Odanscoils]

What ever you choose to do.
Try it on the backside in an inconspicuous place.
Let it dry. See how you like it.
Beautiful piece. I'm drooling over here.

 

[Donna(NJ]

What ever you choose to do.
Try it on the backside in an inconspicuous place.
Let it dry. See how you like it.
Beautiful piece. I'm drooling over here.

Absolutely on the back side 1st. What do you think of useing a wire brush to even out the toning 1st ???

TIA
Donna

 

[hawgdawg]

Cracks are like the scars in fine leather. Linseed would do it wonders especially if you can cut about half with terpentine and spray it on .

I forgot about the turpentine,, the grandparents always had cans of turpentine and linseed oil around .
Spraying a good dose of it in those cracks might keep them from opening up much more ,, good luck.

 

[Odanscoils]

Absolutely on the back side 1st. What do you think of useing a wire brush to even out the toning 1st ???

TIA
Donna

I'd try a course brush and try scrubbing it.
Maybe use a little soap.
Outside ornaments like that really get packed with dirt.
Wire brush could gouge or leave scratches.

 

[Odanscoils]

I forgot about the turpentine,, the grandparents always had cans of turpentine and linseed oil around .
Spraying a good dose of it in those cracks might keep them from opening up much more ,, good luck.

Grandpa used kerosene and a light oil for outside wood items.
Though that will darken it a bit.