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Old 05-04-2005, 02:16 PM
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I got my Mom's Mother's Day gift finished a little while ago and as it is headed out in the mail tomorrow I thought I might post it now. It's worked on older pre-routed board of butternut. I know it's a very simple design ... but I am pleased.

I used something new to me to finish it off. Usually I use an oil finish but for this one I tried one light coating of Watco Satin Wax. It's stinkier than whosits during the application but it sure gave a beautiful satin finish! Dried quick, which is what I needed since I have to mail the carving and let a much darker tone to the butternut than my oil finishes do. I'm not sure if that's because of the age of the butternut, which could have darkened it or from the wax.

So, now I'm off to find an online florist to add some real roses for her!

Susan
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Old 05-04-2005, 02:32 PM
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that is a nice pattern Laura....I think I will cut it out with the scrollsaw and then carve it rather than a relief......a little something different...thanks for the pattern.
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Old 05-04-2005, 02:34 PM
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it here when you're done ... will ya PLEASE! I'd love to see it in scroll saw work!

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Old 05-04-2005, 02:35 PM
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OOOPS ... PS ... Your Welcome!

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That's a beautiful piece Susan. Simple and eligant design, and wonderfully carved. I am sure your Mom will treasure it. Well done ma'm!

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OUTSTANDING! Like it for sure and the color tone of the wax on the butternut seem not to darken all that much which is good. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

Dave, please post a picture when you get your scroll saw project finished.
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Susan; Simple as 1-2-3...
  1. Most of all, thanks for honoring your mother on her special day.
  2. Absolutely a beautiful carving that she will always cherish... heck, anybody can spend money at Wal-Mart!
  3. Thanks for sharing this wonderful pattern with us!
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Beautiful work! I'm sure your Mom will love it. Hope you dated it and wrote something on the back. It will be passed down in the family with time. Sure do miss my Mother. She died years ago at a young 58 years old. Mike
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Susan, that is beautiful! Bet your Mother loved it!! Thanks for sharing with us!

Mike, my condolences for your loss and all the others out there who's Mothers and Grandmothers live on only in our hearts and memories! Callynne
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I will post a picture....need to find somewhere to enlarge the pattern..Dave
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