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Old 07-11-2007, 11:54 AM
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This is a native american in the style of Jeff Phares. The finish is a mistake. I mixed burnt and turp with another bottle that had linseed oil in the mix. it took days to dry. Then i put to many coats of polly and some parts turned light. Guess i was having a bad something i don't want to say day. Click on the url below to view. Thanks Feb
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It to me looks better darker than being just a light carving! Native Americans are darker skined anyway. It brings out the details in this Indian more being darker! I think its great work!

What type of wood is the Native American & Mtn Man carved in???
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The Native American is catalpa. The mtn man is basswood. also as it dryed more the light shades dissapeared. Thanks for looking Feb.
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Good job, Feb. They look very "lifelike".
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Hello Feb,

Just catching up on your work - great carvings. You've been busy...and demonstrating some great skill and advancements from your previous carvings (which by the way were also good). Having been away from the site for a number of months, and coming back to see your latest carvings shows that you've learning a few more new tricks of the trade.
Based on your pics, the finish looks fine. As was said, the NA skin tends to be darker so it works for you.
I hope to post some of my latest carvings soon as I'm working on a braided mustache which is taking me longer than expected. Thanks for sharing your work.
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