While working on the Middle Gate restoration, I decided to give the garden sign a slight makeover. The sign was created in 2016.
Each winter it is brought into the garage to protect it from weathering. This year the frame was in need of re-staining.
The sign itself, which was acquired in Taiwan, has held up well. Some of the varnish is starting to dull, but for now a simple cleaning was all that was needed.
In a year or two I may attempt a refinishing, but right now the prospect of sanding and refinishing would be a major undertaking. I am also afraid of damaging the wonderful craftsmanship of the carved characters, so waiting until I have a better plan is probably the best approach for now.
In the meantime, the frame and sign look much improved.
