Pay attention to the paint used
In the manufacturing process, wooden souvenirs will definitely go through the finishing stage by being painted. In addition to beautifying the look, paint also usually functions to prevent termites so that the wood can last longer. To color wood, of course you can’t just use paint. Moreover, there are many brands of spray paint on the market. These spray paints are usually acrylic or epoxy based.
There are also wood paints that use a brush. One of the products is Biovarnish which is able to create sparkles of color, and can reach the small corners of a souvenir. This water-based paint dries easily and has very little toxicity, as it meets EPA and ECHa standards.
Fineness of Wood
A good souvenir, of course, has a smooth texture. This subtlety must be felt to the corners of the souvenirs, not just on a large surface. This shows that the manufacturing process has indeed been carried out optimally.
To smooth wood, it takes a lot of persistence. Especially if the object that is being smoothed is small. Must be patient and painstaking to produce a smooth and smooth wooden souvenir. So, when looking for wooden souvenirs, always pay attention to the fineness of the material. The more subtle the souvenir is, the more it is worth buying.
Wood Strength
Pay attention to wooden souvenirs to be purchased, are there any cracks on the edges or not? This condition indicates that the wooden souvenir is made of wood with low strength. This made it very likely that it would break quickly.
Don’t choose wood with lots of knots! This section will be easier to break or fall off. Knots are one of the weakest parts of wood. It is not good when it is used as a wooden souvenir. Types of wood that are strong and good for souvenirs are teak, rosewood, iron wood, and coconut. If the selected wood has good strength, it will be able to withstand the attacks of termites or other wood destroying moths.
Beautiful and Attractive Model
After knowing about good wood materials used as souvenirs, the last tip is to pay attention to its attractive design. Even though it is made of strong wood and the right finishing, if the shape and style don’t suit your heart, then you don’t need to buy it. Better to look for wooden souvenirs that do have attractive designs. Especially if these souvenirs will be given to other people. You don’t want to give bad souvenirs, do you?
–sh
