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Old 03-26-2011, 07:16 PM
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I just finished a relief carving of Gandalf the Grey, and I need suggestions as to what to put in the background. Does anone have samples of what they put?
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Old 03-26-2011, 09:57 PM
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I tend to use my #3 or 5 sweep to scallop the background
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:57 AM
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I tend to use my #3 or 5 sweep to scallop the background
That looks pro to me, way better than stamped but stamped is faster.
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:59 AM
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Can you show us pictures? It is hard to suggest without knowing what it looks like? Besides, any fan of Gandalf's has got to be curious about the carving now.
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Old 03-27-2011, 12:00 PM
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A block wall would look good.

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Old 03-27-2011, 12:24 PM
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A picture would help for giving you advice, also because I'd love to see it. I have been a Tolkien fan since the 70's. Frodo Lives!
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