My first SS project - patio fence

[Beave2012]

Wow Beave, either you're very perceptive or you read my wall of text . The woods were listed in the OP, but the gnome is special. Details may be available later, but . . . cedar wood stain/sealer is the gist of it - and sunset for sure. I also have a morning shot that makes the fence (and its upper attachment) glow in transcluence.

Just in case some of you noticed, there is some PhotoShop (PSP) editing that masks something above the fence that I am (as a newbie) somewhat proud of - made of cedar. Just the luck of the draw that the color of the treated, stained wood matched actual cedar, but we (Ms Twist and I) do like it enough that the prototype on the fence dictated that it will stay there.

As in my OP, it will be revealed later. Just waiting on the right lighting AND completion of that project before posting amongst all y'all pros.

HA! I did not see your start to the post at ALL! Only read after the picture. I got distracted by the pictures.... I admit it. I guess I will have to pay more attention and not jump straight to the visual buffet.

[BiminiTwist]

My tastes run toward satin finishes.
If I use a glossy finish, a bit of sanding will remove the shine and take it down to semi gloss or satin.

I have to admit that on most things, I love a deep, high gloss. However, I am using a semi-gloss on my current project (couldn't find satin). Maybe I'll try knocking it down a little farther with that steel wool. It's not that big of a deal in this case, though.