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Old 09-18-2010, 07:55 PM
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Hey Guys/Gals

This is my FIRST TRY @ a SHELF ELF.
I know I got LOTS 2 learn but I'm willing to learn and take suggestions from you pros out there in the carving world. !

Enjoy and hope to hear from you all.
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Old 09-18-2010, 08:05 PM
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I like him! Great layout. Beard and mustache look great.

Schnozz looks pretty red, unless that's shelf sitter elf has spent most his time on the liquor cabinet shelf.

Kinda hard to see from the picture but I've seen folks spread the red 'tint' on the top of the nose 'bulb' and include the top of the cheeks. Very diluted red so it looks like a very light sunburn. You'd be surprised on how little it takes to have enough.

The note above is just a suggestion as you progress on this great journey in wood carving.

I think this first attempt is awesome.
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:18 AM
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Nice job Schooner.

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Old 09-19-2010, 10:08 AM
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Way to go Schooner, he'll have a place of honor no matter where he goes.
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Old 09-19-2010, 12:16 PM
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Thumbs up Re: My First SHELF ELF ~ Hey Guy
Hey Gulf Coast Handyman

THANKS 4 the uplift, it makes me feel I really
part of a GREAT bunch of guy carvers

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Nice job Schooner.

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Great little Shelf Elf Schooner! Looks like he's enjoying life just sitting there and watching everything thats going on...cute for sure! If this is your 'first' carving, you're a natural! Keep carving them and we'll keep enjoying them! Safe carving to you...
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Old 09-19-2010, 09:44 PM
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Schooner .. he looks good .. you did a fine job on him

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Old 10-05-2010, 05:24 PM
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Nice job Schooner!
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Old 10-07-2010, 11:10 AM
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He's cute! Hope you keep carving more!
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Old 10-07-2010, 11:18 AM
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Wow, not bad at all for a first carving. My only suggestion would be to crop the photo a little tighter, so we can get a better look at him.
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