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Old 12-13-2007, 09:44 AM
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Thought I better get back to finishing my Santa Project as time is running out. They are made from Basswood and 6" high. Finished with BLO and Thinned down Acrylic Paint. Clear coat with Poly U. Rubbed with Steel Wool and then Feed and Wax. The thing I like about BLO is the skin tone that it gives. Merry Christmas Too All. Merle

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Looks great! The carving & painting are both very good.
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great work on the couple, carving and painting.


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Old 12-13-2007, 09:15 PM
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Merle .. That is a great job on Mr. and Mrs. Santa both...

I really like your painting and expressions .. you did a fine job ..

A winner for christmas ..

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Great carvings, Merle!!

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Oh! They are soo darling!
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What a cute couple! Excellent job! I really like the paint, too. Your right, the skin tones look very nice!
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Both of the carvings are really well done and your painting Merle sets them off just right. Very nice work!! Forrest
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Adorable...adorable.... Had to say it twice because first, they are, and second the string wasn't long enough!
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Hi Merle, your Santa Project turned out really nice, what a cute couple. Wondrful painting work too. What is Feed and Wax?
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