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Old 10-20-2011, 09:33 PM
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After doing my tutorial on the two bar twist i thought id try it on a pencil. It took three attempts but got there in the end.





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Old 10-20-2011, 09:35 PM
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Just when I thought I had seen it all. Another beauty Fly.

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Old 10-20-2011, 09:49 PM
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Your work belongs in the Guinness World Records
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Old 10-20-2011, 10:47 PM
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Just when I thought I had seen it all. Another beauty Fly.

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Cheers Tom im glad i can still surprise you now and again.

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Thanks Ken maybe when i can do it to fit in the eye of a needle.
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Old 10-20-2011, 11:39 PM
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That is super impressive!
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Old 10-21-2011, 07:52 AM
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Thanks Dileon
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Old 10-21-2011, 08:31 AM
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You are the master of the mini whimsey. Pretty awesome!
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Awesome as always Rich...you are definitely the master of the minis! And I don't think they can get any more mini than that!
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Your carvings are amazing.
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Old 10-21-2011, 09:42 AM
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You constantly continue to amaze. It is pure perfection what you do and I'm just in awe. What a wonderful, intricate piece to carve. Congrats
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