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Old 02-18-2008, 06:37 PM
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Just finished these pieces up. I made them partly for myself, (just to see what I could do), and also for my sister's birthday. I got the patterns from Mike Shipley's Woodcarving the Country Bear. I plan to give her the trees first to make her wonder what's going on, then go on to give her Ma and Pa.
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Nice work, Jim - a great looking pair of bears!

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Excellent job, they look great! Are these your first carvings? I should get my Shipley books any day now.

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Corey,
I messed with carving years ago and I have a bunch of unfinished stuff. I'm getting into it with more passion lately. These are pieces #3 and 4 since december, (I made a santa for my Mom's collection and a snowman with stovepipe hat and all). I'm working now on a Mike Shipley's Busy Beaver figure. This guy will be for me.
I really like the Shipley book I have. There's alot of fun in the simple style he presents.
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Both are just so cute Jim,,the trees will set the stage for the bears! Good work~ Forrest
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Nice work Jim.... The Shipley's put out some nice patterns. Try their Ozark folks if you get a chance!
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Good work Jim .. I love those bears .. simple . yet so attractive to look at ..

your carving and painting are very good indeed ..

great job ..

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mike is teaching at the silver dollar city seminar march 3-7- hes a very nice fellow and a great teacher-- he's now carving and teaching full time-- contact him at ozarkcountycharacters.com to schedule seminars or to purchase roughouts and books--
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Nice bears, keep on sharing.
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Looks good to me Jim, keep on a carving!!
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