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Old 09-27-2006, 02:20 PM
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I have been having trouble getting that nice tranparent color on my carvings,a la Mark Gargac. I have just finished a new one and ,with Mark's instructions, I think I finally have come closer to what I have always held in my mind as to what I have wanted to accomplish. I have worked a lot in cottonwood bark and that seems to call for a heavier application of paint, being a somewhat darker wood. Anyway, here is my latest 2x2x4 ornament.
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Old 09-27-2006, 02:39 PM
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Good carving! Talking I use Deft satin spray 90% of the time
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:08 PM
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cottonwood,

excellent carving and finish.

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Old 09-27-2006, 03:37 PM
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He is absolutely wonderful. I love Christmas--especially the ornaments (I currently have 5 small trees). I hope I can do half as well some day.
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cottonwood, A fantastic ornament...Great carving detail and painting...Tom H
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That is a great carving.Well done.
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Old 09-27-2006, 05:10 PM
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Millard:
Very good job,from seeing this Mark did a great job tutoring you on the elf.
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:38 PM
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Great carving, quite expressive!!!
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Nicely carved and painted. Job wel done and deserve the nice comments on your ornament.
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Milard, I like everything about this carving. The eyes, nose, hair etc. Really nice job!

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