Crucifix restoration

[IHC656]

Found this crucifix about 2 years ago detecting the backyard of my first house.
I was going to spray paint the Christ figure but now thinking I’ll leave it as it is.
Thinking of staining the cross a rosewood color.
I made the cross from a white pine I had sawed into boards from my property.

 

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[The Rebel]

Keep it as is, no paint. Over the years the patina will improve.

 

[robertk]

Agreed, don't paint the figure. It looks great just like it is.

 

[Showtime2385]

I would leave the figure but do the rosewood stain. Love that you are bringing it back to life. He's got a good track record for that! 🙌

 

[IHC656]

I also restored the second crucifix that has a plastic figure of Christ.
I used a cherry stain since I didn’t find the rosewood stain.

 

[IHC656]

Reverse side of the cast Christ figure has an open hollow spot that I used to hang it on the cross with two screws and stabilize it with a hot glue gun.

 

[Gare]

NICE JOB