The Engleson Files

With the skull painted, the pressing job was to get the driftwood stained and coated so it would be ready for the final push. For the stain I used Miniwax Woodfinish - Golden Oak 2108 - $7.49 at Cook St. Do-It-Yourself Center. I was a little bit unhappy with the end result since (I felt) the stain came out a little too dark; but, all in all, I am happy with it. Then it was time to coat the wood with Envirotex Lite Pour-On High Gloss Finish, this product preserves and beautifies your wood product, and, one coat equals up to 50 coats of varnish ($22.99 at Industrial Plastics and Paints - 1239 Government St, Victoria, BC) - so you could understand why I would be so excited, this product is a winner! With these final steps completed, I am ready to put the project on official hiatus status until I return again to Victoria in mid-August. Stay tuned, ladies and gentlemen, we are coming towards the final stretch!!!

Before and After