Here are some basic tips:

*  Keep your carving out of direct sunlight.  For the first few months do not put your carving in a window that gets lots of sunlight or outside in the direct       summer sun.  This will allow the carving to dry slowly and help protect it from large cracks.

*  Avoid displaying your carving by dry heat sources such as wood stoves, fireplaces, heating ducts and sunny windows.

*  Protect the floor under your carving to avoid staining from the moisture leaving the wood.  Should you notice some mildew on your carving, simply wipe     clean, this will eventually subside.

*  If placed outside (out of direct sunlight) your carving will weather naturally and should be kept off of wet ground. 

*  As your carving dries out and ages you may see some cracks develop.  Cracking and checking is a normal occurance in wood, a characteristic.  If you           get a large crack it can be filled and repainted, if you have any concerns, please call and Danny will suggest what can be done.