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Old 05-17-2009, 10:17 AM
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10"x3"x1.50"thick. Teak Oil, Poly U, and Feed-n-Wax. Avery relaxing media to work with. This is my 1st attempt with Cottonwood and will not be my last. Merle
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Old 05-17-2009, 10:24 AM
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It's an outstanding "first" in Cottonwood bark. Clearly you have acquired a high level of carving skill in other media. Phil
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Merle, that looks just great! Excellent first that is for sure!

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Old 05-17-2009, 11:18 AM
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Hey Merle, wonderful bark spirit now you know you have to do more!
Isn't it great to carve slices like butter. Looks like you had a nice thick piece to work with. I love the nose, well dang just the whole darn thing.
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Merle, what a nice woodspirit! What kind of tools do you bark carvers use? Like this guy alot.
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Old 05-17-2009, 01:09 PM
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Hi Guys, Thank you,
Phil, For your nice comments.
Corey, your comments are always welcome.
Kathy, Oh I'll be doing more because it is realy nice to work with.
Sharon,I use Palm tools and any other carving tools that I have. Just keep them sharp and enjoy yourself. Merle
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Merle, looks really good, you did an excellent job!! How did you like carving cottonwood compared to basswood ?

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Merle wow what a nice piece great job.
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Lots of personality!! Great first!
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Old 05-17-2009, 02:47 PM
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Hi Dave, Thank you for your comments. I like them both but the Bark you don't have to be to concerned about the grain and no Fuzzies. lol. Merle
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