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Old 03-15-2008, 09:38 PM
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My wife asked me to carve a bunny for our 2 year old grandson for Easter, so here's the result. Carved out of basswood, finished with a wash of burnt umber for the dark fur, and natural wood for the lighter areas, then water-based varnish and a coat of floor wax. The eyes and nose have a thin coating of epoxy so they're very shiny. Stands about 5 inches tall.

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Nice bunny!!!!
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Old 03-15-2008, 09:43 PM
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Claude .. he is wonderful .. I know one grandson that has a keepsake for life ..

great looking bunny with a good paint job ..

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Old 03-15-2008, 09:48 PM
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Claude I like that bunny a lot. Where did the pattern come from? I like the shiny nose and eyes. You use Future floor wax on the figure?

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This bunny is very cute, your grandson should love him.
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Old 03-15-2008, 10:58 PM
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Thanks, all, for the nice comments.

Corey:
I modified the original pattern that appeared in "Carving Wooden Critters" by Diane Ernst. The wax is Johnson's one step liquid...

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Cute little critter. Kids love them! Great job.

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Old 03-16-2008, 09:13 AM
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Well done Claude!

Cute fella, almost Petter Rabbitish. I love him.
Good detail and wonderful finish!

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WOW! There are so many adorable bunnies being carved! Love these black eyes on him.

Maybe add a few long whiskers?
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Claude, That's one of the nicest looking bunnies I've seen. Great blend between realistic and cartoon. Well done. Tom H
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