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Old 02-13-2009, 07:58 PM
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carved from basswood, legs, feet made from copper wire covered with ribbon epoxy, water made from hot glue, then painted, reeds made from brass sheet, moss from a kitchen sponge. thanks for looking..


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I am not much of a Bird carver, but I know what I like and I like this one. Excellent Errol. Thanks
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Errol, Your carving is very good. I like the design, and habitat also. Good clean lines, eyes set properly, and the painting is blended well. Good job! Dick M
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Errol you get better every carving.
Nice Job. !! What exactly did you use for the Moss???????
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Old 02-14-2009, 06:10 AM
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Beautiful work! The habitat is lovely.
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Old 02-14-2009, 07:45 AM
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Errol, that's one beautiful little bird, very realistic and painterd perfectly. The mounting sure adds to the beauty of the carving, well done.
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Old 02-14-2009, 08:10 AM
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wow this looks real.outstanding!
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Old 02-14-2009, 08:18 AM
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Good one Errol. Great job too, on the habitat.
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Excellent Job.......
Couldn't be better, really liked the presentation.
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Old 02-14-2009, 10:54 AM
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Very nice bird. Great job on the habitat as well.

Nice work.
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