Look at the previous posting covering carving a walking stick fall leaf project. You will notice that each leaf is painted to make them stand out. Carving walking walking sticks takes a bit of guidance a some practice. The fall leaf project carving of the walking hiking stick staff is a project designed for a beginner wood carving project using the techniques learned in how to make unique walking hiking sticks by hand. It uses many of the guides ideas from the basic walking stick making to the wood carving.
The image on this posting shows the paints used on the fall project. Notice I using model train paint designed for wood box cards and other train wood projects. The great thing about train wood paints is the variety available and shades. The main thing I want you to remember is to SEAL your wood before applying he paint unless you want the paint to flow along the grains and into areas you may not desire. Again, practice you walking stick making on spare wood or left over wood to prevent destroying work you already completed. Use how to make walking stick guides and bonus material.
If you have a walking stick carving how to questions please post it here. Thank you and enjoy the hobby of making unique walking hiking sticks and staffs.
