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Old 12-12-2009, 05:20 PM
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I just finished these Dolphins .The single Dolphin carved in Butternut finished with 4 coats of Minwax toung oil buffed off then polished with Minwax wax. IT measures about 6''x4''. The 3 Dolphins were carved and finished like the single Dolphin.The base for the 3 Dolphins was shaped out of an old piece of Basswood covered with glue and added sifted clean kitty litter 2 coats I lightley pushed on the litter with a soft sponge when dry I brushed off any loose particles. I used the finer particles so it lookes like coral. The 3 Dolphins measure about 10"x10". The 3 Dolphins are held in place with square brass tubing and can be remeved for safe transport.
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Those are very nice carvings
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Old 12-12-2009, 06:56 PM
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I just finished these Dolphins .The single Dolphin carved in Butternut finished with 4 coats of Minwax toung oil buffed off then polished with Minwax wax. IT measures about 6''x4''. The 3 Dolphins were carved and finished like the single Dolphin.The base for the 3 Dolphins was shaped out of an old piece of Basswood covered with glue and added sifted clean kitty litter 2 coats I lightley pushed on the litter with a soft sponge when dry I brushed off any loose particles. I used the finer particles so it lookes like coral. The 3 Dolphins measure about 10"x10". The 3 Dolphins are held in place with square brass tubing and can be remeved for safe transport.

Great job , keep up the good work!
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Old 12-12-2009, 10:34 PM
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Wow, that is simply gorgeous!! You've done a great job on those dolphins and I absolutely love what you did with the rock! Very clever. Makes a beautiful, graceful presentation....both the single and the multiples. Wonderful job of carving and finishing! Bonnie
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Old 12-13-2009, 01:34 AM
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Very nice. Beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 12-13-2009, 01:52 AM
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nice job,on the base of the 3 did you seal it with something???
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Old 12-13-2009, 05:59 AM
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Very nice and great idea's
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Old 12-13-2009, 08:14 AM
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Beautiful!!!! I love the grain in the butternut.

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Old 12-13-2009, 10:07 AM
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Nice carvings, and presentation on both pieces.
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:37 AM
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Very nice and good use of the Kitty Litter, good idea. Merle
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