21.   The wood surface should be sealed, then either scraped or sanded smooth.

22.   The wood surface should be cool.

23.   Then buff with a clean, dry cloth to restore the sheen to the wood surface.

24.   When painting with acrylics, the prepared wood surface can be placed on an easel, as opposed to egg tempera, where the icon has to remain flat.

25.   Wood surfaces can easily be cleaned with solvent, but be careful because some solvents can remove or damage the finish.

26.   Wood surfaces should be smooth and flat.

27.   You can avoid this by working on a dry day and making sure that the wood surface is moisture-free.

28.   Belluti won this year on a wood surface.