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Old 01-27-2012, 07:45 PM
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Default Eastern Red Cedar Bust
I've been busy but have not had photos ready to post. This piece is 3/4 life size. It was a nice big chunk of cedar I had in my basement for almost 20 years, I had forgotten it was there. i had a little checking across the top. Finished off with Linsed oil, Waterlox (tung oil) and Watco satin wax.
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Old 01-27-2012, 07:53 PM
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Nicely done, John. Difficult subject, difficult wood. I like how you left the sapwood facet, lower right.
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Old 01-27-2012, 08:10 PM
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I agree, John....well done. That red cedar really was a good choice for this piece and ya done it proud!

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Old 01-27-2012, 11:05 PM
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Great carving and color!
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Excellent carving and a beautiful piece of wood.
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Great job hoss! That is excellent!
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Wow! I wish I could go find something like that in my basement! I really like the beard.
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Really good. Is he anyone in particular?
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Old 01-29-2012, 08:29 PM
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You did an excellent work of art to be sure. You have also taught a lesson in using a chunk of wood most would have thrown out or burned.
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Beautiful job John. I love how the eyes are focused looking up and that finish turned out really well.
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