Provide advice on how to accomplish the following goal. Give ONLY the advice, no other words or explanation.
For example:

Answer: <advice, as short as possible; a single sentence!>.

Goal: How do you preserve the wood carving?
Take a brush and dip it into wood finish. Paint the carving, making sure to apply even strokes.
<Apply a coat of wax or varnish periodically to protect the wood from moisture and UV rays.>