Study Stick Santa

[Merle Rice]

Different Style using a Study Stick. Interesting and informative. Made from Scrap Basswood,4"x2.5". Finished with BLO, Acrylic Paint, Waco Dark Wax, and polyu. As usual, Comments Welcome. Merle

[AlArchie]

Comments welcome????

NICE!

Al

[gene-messer]

Excellent Merle .. really like that face .. also Your antiqueing is very good ..

great job ..

Gene

[Merle Rice]

HI Al and Gene. Thanks for the compliments. Gene the Antiqueing is Watco Dark Wax it's easy to use and cleans up quick. I put it opn with a small piece of cloth and don't wear Gloves. I just wash my hands as soon as I'm done. Merle

[tnartist05]

I got a comment Merle!! YEAaaaaaaa Thats a super neat Santa!! You did a great job not only carving him but your painting and finish are excellent!!!

Forrest

[Tom-H]

Merle, That is one Sweet Santa...Great carving and finish.

Tom H

[Bartster]

merle,



great looking santa.


bart

[Merle Rice]

Hi Forrest, That's a nice comment on my Painting comming from a Painter like you. Thank you. The Wife put her approval on it and said it was hers, so I guess it will be around our house for a while. Thanks Ole Friend. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom and Bart, glad you like my Santa. He was fun to carve because I used a Study Stick which is a little different. Just approching at different angles. Good learning experience. Thanks. Merle

[Mottles]

Nice one Merle! Question where do you find the 'dark' Watco wax.' I found the neutral, but around my area I've checked with Home Depot, Ace Hardware and True Value--all only have the neutral which I have.
I like the way the dark wax really gives that antiqued look. Good Work!
Kathy