Hi Simon,

Thanks for all your helpful answers! Would the type of wood affect how much paint will sink in without the sealer? This is the first time I've worked with basswood, and so far it seems like a fairly dense wood that wouldn't absorb a lot of stain, I'm curious if paint would work the same way. I have very limited workspace, so I think painting will be a rare occasion for me vs. using stain. I'm leaning towards skipping the sealer since it will probably just gather dust after this project