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Old 05-28-2009, 07:26 PM
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Sorry about no picture. Merle
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Old 05-28-2009, 07:41 PM
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That is a super carving Merle! Excellent !
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Merle,
I like your fish. Very nice job.

safe Carving and God Bless,

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Old 05-29-2009, 12:42 PM
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Merle, I'm glad you went with the stained glass. I think it really sets off the carving. Looks great.
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Old 05-29-2009, 12:44 PM
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Nice job Merle!

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I really like that nice carving and a nice display. The background is that a clear acrylic that you painted or is a stained glass?
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Old 05-29-2009, 04:38 PM
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Wasn't it in the last issue of Woodcarving Illustrated, good Job.
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Wow, great work Merle...
Thanks for sharring.
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Very nice carving Merle, a pleasure to view.
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I agree with all the others. supper carving. how did you do your scales. I just got my first magazine so didn't get to see this one. thanks. looks great. Evie
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