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Old 03-12-2010, 02:23 PM
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Size 6"x2.50"x2.50", from Basswood, finished Blo,Acrylic Paint, and Watco Dark Wax. I started to make a Santa about a yr. ago and made a cut that was in a spot that made me stop. I knew the piece would be good for something but didn' know till the other day when I saw a picture of an Eagle and felt it would fit in this piece of wood. The American Eagle is my favorite Bird so it held my interest. Your comments are always welcome. Merle
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i think youhave done a fine job-- both with the carving and salvaging a piece that might have become firewood
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Nice work, Merle!

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Nice looking eagle. If you hadn't told us I would think it was always meant to be an eagle.
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Old 03-12-2010, 04:45 PM
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Great looking eagle Merle, great way to salvage a piece of wood.

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Old Santa never looked that good!! OHH??? But one thing?? This eagle does and you did a nice job my ole friend !! Its hard making something come out at times but one thing you sure turned this carving into a super neat one!! Plus your painting makes him breathe just right.

Keep up that great work Merle.

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super job on the eagle, very good , and like you my favorite bird to carve!

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I do that myself sometime but what a job excellent work Mike
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Great carving and salvage.

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That's fantastic. Nice change on an old carving style.
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