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Old 04-23-2006, 12:22 PM
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Here's a bottle stopper I made off of a Pete LeClair pattern,hope y'all enjoy it.
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Old 04-23-2006, 12:32 PM
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He's great, Mark! I like Pete LaClaires stuff. You must have a very steady hand to paint the cap like that. Good job.
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Old 04-23-2006, 01:29 PM
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He's a "Deere" lol
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Really nice work. By the way how do you secure the cork?
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ANother nice one Mark.
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mark,

great work like the paint job.


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Old 04-23-2006, 04:12 PM
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Very well done.
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Old 04-23-2006, 05:31 PM
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Very nice Mark! The finish is super, especially the skin tone. Tom H
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Old 04-23-2006, 07:59 PM
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That look's as good, if not better, than an original Pete LeClair. Those exagerated teeth really make it.

Absolutely great job!
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Great job Mark! Love the paint job! Really like that carving!! Thanks for sharing!

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