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Old 02-07-2004, 01:08 AM
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Hi, I got the Buffalo finished. I didn't get as agressive with the hair as I hoped to. I tried some of the ideas you people gave me on a practice piece. Some I incorperated into the carving, I got a little intimidated with the others. I'll keep working on the techniques you were nice enough to share. Thank You all!!! Here's a link to the pictures .http://www.picturetrail.com/gergie
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Nice job
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Old 02-07-2004, 07:15 AM
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Great buffalo, what kind of wood is that, butternut?
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Old 02-07-2004, 09:21 AM
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Very, very nice! I love how the wood grain shows through, you did a great job and should be very proud of it!! Callynne
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Old 02-07-2004, 12:48 PM
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You have yourself a very fine carving I think the hair is just fine. A really good job make sure you share your new adventures with us as well
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Old 02-07-2004, 03:37 PM
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VERY nice. I really like working with butternut and you worked in the texturing without detracting from the woodgrain.
VERY nice!!!!! Pam
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Old 02-07-2004, 06:08 PM
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very nice carving,i really like the way it is finished with the heavy front end fur contrasting with the natural finished hind portion.
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Old 02-08-2004, 12:11 AM
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Thanks for all your kind words. Macktruck you were right on, it is Butternut, a great wood to carve. I've went to Picturetrail and viewed the carvings there. From the pictures I've seen you people have a lot to be proud of. I like it when people put a link to there photos with there posts. Thanks Again, Gergie....
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Old 02-08-2004, 02:55 AM
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Nice carving you did a great job
questions for you
did you use a pattern or a rough out
where did you get the patern or roughout
What did you use for the base

reason i am asking is I want to do a tiger, a lab, a bear, and a horse

you can email me direct with the answers if you prefer
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Old 02-08-2004, 08:40 PM
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Gergie,
Fantastic buffalo! You did an excellent job with your first buffalo and I love the contrast. Beautiful use of butternut. Isn't it awesome to have beautiful success with your first attempt with a critter.

Keep on carving

Thanks for sharing your results. : :
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