Aboutmaura macaluso Expertise I can answer all questions regarding woodcarving, chip carving, scroll sawing, carving tools and techniques and can answer most questions regarding wood. I am not an appraiser of carvings nor an antique dealer.
Experience I am a custom commission woodcarver. I have been carving for many years now, have won numerous awards, and am very well connected in the world of woodcarving. I am the owner/operator of www.carvinginnyc.com
Organizations national association of woodcarvers, woodcarvers of queens, Richmond county carvers club, carving life panel of experts
Publications Chip chats, carving magazine
Education/Credentials Have taken many, many classes and instruction from many fine carvers, I was originally self taught which is the best way to learn. Many thousands of carving hours later and I find that I am now well-respected.
Awards and Honors best of show staten island & queens
numerous 1st place and other title awards at many venues
Past/Present Clients My work is now in international collections
Expert: maura macaluso Date: 4/13/2008 Subject: Shalaque for Bartop
Question We are looking at finishing our bartop with a layer of aluminum and then an authentic cotton flag. We would like then to place a layer of salsa finish over it. Is this a logical possibility without the shalaque damaging the flag? If so, where is the best place to purchase the shalaque and what type do we look for?
Thanks for your help
Chad
Answer Dear Chad
I am unfamliar with a "salsa Finish" but there is an excellent epoxy for bartops called Bartley Bartop Epoxy. Epoxy should not damage the flag but will darken the colors as any liquid product would. Sorry I can't be of more help to you. Thanks for the question and have a good day.
