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Old 02-04-2010, 02:15 PM
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I finally have gotten some pics of my 1st carvings. I started in january , the 1st 2 are from WCM and the last is from GENES' tutorial on carving a hillbilly. I think they are getting better ,slowly. BTW the first 2 are just pine 2x2 & 1x1 1/2 ,and the last is 1x1 x5 basswood . My painting needs work (so much to learn) and I'm trying . Thanks Gene and thanks every one for looking. JIM
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Old 02-04-2010, 03:09 PM
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Nice job Gene, just have fun and enjoy.

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Old 02-04-2010, 03:26 PM
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Nice carvings, Jim. Most everyone thins their paints down to more of a wash. I found that is the best way from personal experience. Keep the chips flying and thanks for sharing.
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nice work hope to see more keep it up
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Old 02-04-2010, 05:32 PM
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Thanks guys ,I'll try that with the paint ,and I'm looking foward to the next project. JIM
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Hi Jim, Stay with it you are getting their. Nice pieces. Merle
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Jim, they look pretty good for a beginner. Keep carving!
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Jim,
I like what you have done here. Keep up the good work. As Big Ed said try thinning the paint a little and I think you will find that you will like it better. The main thing is, are you having?

Safe Carving and God Bless,

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Good job for your first carvings.
Basswood is much easier to carve.
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Jim .. keep it up .. your doing alright .. practice ,practice ,practice

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