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Old 09-11-2010, 07:48 PM
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Default The clothespin banker

Here is a miniature that I carved from a clothespin. I was inspired to carve them by Don Mertz and of course our old Tenn. buddy Forrest constantly shows us that you can carve anything if it sits still long enough!
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Old 09-11-2010, 07:52 PM
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My attachments didn't load for some reason. I suppose the economy makes him a little bashful.
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Old 09-11-2010, 09:07 PM
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good work there jeff thanks for sharing,


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Old 09-11-2010, 09:27 PM
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Great Carving Jeff
Good Idea

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Old 09-11-2010, 10:02 PM
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Jeff...great job on that lil' 'pin...I find it so hard to carve that small, and admire anyone who can! Nice work! Bonnie
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Old 09-11-2010, 11:06 PM
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great detail on such a little guy. Thanks
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Old 09-12-2010, 12:21 AM
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I like your little guy, Jeff. Keep up the good work!
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Old 09-12-2010, 05:29 AM
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Jeff:
Great job on the Cloth Pin,awesome.
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Old 09-12-2010, 09:22 AM
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Terrific job, you make it look easy.
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Old 09-12-2010, 10:55 AM
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Jeff,

Good work! Nice facial features, yet sooo small!

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