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Polishing can begin when the surface of the sculpture is free of all scratches and has
been sanded to the point where you find a continuous sheen on the surface. As I explained
in the sanding section of this tutorial with alabaster you will need to sand the piece to
1000grit to achieve a high gloss finish. For a satin finish 600grit is sufficient.
A sealer needs to be applied before polishing. Do not put products on the sculpture
that will yellow with age. Finishes such as Watco, car and floor wax and many other
liquid polishes may look wonderful when you first apply them. In a short time they
will yellow your piece and you will again have to sanded and polished the sculpture. |
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Impregnator. This prevents the surface from getting stained by people touching
the stone. |
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Use high speed and medium pressure
to apply the wax. Move continuously to avoid burning the stone.
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