Applying the Finish

Wow, the grain really popped out on this carving. Began applying the finish on Wild Bill today. Two coats of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits mixed 50/50. I apply generous coats and let it soak into the wood. I will follow up with a couple coats of Deft lacquer after a few days. Linseed oil takes a long time to dry, cutting it with mineral spirits helps speed up drying time. The lacquer also acts as a drying agent.