I have just started to dabble in intarsia. I find in both fascinating and beautiful. There are several patterns I have looked at that I would really like to try. I really enjoy Christmas and have a tendency to lean toward those patterns. Several I have looked at are ones with a Santa. The all have white beards. What do people use to achieve a white beard. I prefer to keep as much of the wood its natural color but it appears these pieces have been painted. From the examples the white seems to be somewhat muted but looks so natural with the other wood pieces. And help would be really appreciated
