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Old 04-07-2009, 11:46 AM
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Just made it in time, tonights the snowbirds dinner. Now i can eat. I put a stain on him made from 1 cup oderless mineral spirits and 1"burmt umber oil paint (small tubr) 4 coats of deft satin, then i put dark paste wax on the skin and feathers. I used Feed&Wax on the rest. As alwaays comments welcome.

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WOW Great job... I'm new and this is the first bit of artwork I've looked at. (I'm hooked)
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Bingo, I said the same thing when I first got here. The people here are great and willing to help don't be afraid to post and ask a lot of questions. Be looking for your first project. Thanks for looking.

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Feb, Absolutely beautiful job!! I am new too and this is as inspiring as it gets! How big is he and what kind of wood?
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Phyllis, welcome to the board. It is basswood and 9"x15"x4" Thanks for looking

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Hi Feb,

Nice strong face and he's got a lot of character, too. Nice job.
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