I would like to know the correct technique for "Apply a dark stain or paint and wipe the excess off the surface" as explained in the text below to get the nice finish as in the thread which is linked below. (copied from the vectic main page). And what kind of paint to use.
Like in this thread http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6576, it's very nicely done.Wood & MDF
Varnish or lacquer the top surface of absorbent material
Carve through the sealed top surface
Apply a dark stain or paint and wipe the excess off the surface
Leaving dark grooves that contrast with the material surface and bring the design to ‘life’.
Alternatively,
carve the design detail directly into the wood / mdf
Paint / spray the complete job with the contrasting dark colour
Use a sanding machine to clean off the top surface leaving the grooves dark.
Another question is; what is "lithopanes", someone has the Dutch and or German word for it?
many thanks,
Cor