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Old 09-09-2011, 10:36 PM
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This is a simple pine planter stand with a Koa Wind Spirit. This project, almost, went to the trash....several times because the wood was junk, junk....soft, light, easy to break,... sort of like red wood. But I continued on it until, I knew it was no use...in trying to sand it super smooth. Finished in BLO and matte lacquer. Turned out ok....in fact in a good hardwood it would be a real nice thing to try again. The weird thing is her eyes....they seem to follow you around, sort of gives you that spooky chicken skin.
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:06 PM
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Di, I am no expert but I do not see a thing wrong with her. Very well done. And it looks really cool on the planter.
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Old 09-09-2011, 11:35 PM
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Di,
Look's fine to me, nice carving and finish. Did you build the planter too.
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Old 09-10-2011, 07:03 AM
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Hi Di,
I can see what you mean about her eyes, like this one a lot! Even though you had problems with it, the outcome is fantastic.
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Old 09-10-2011, 07:13 AM
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The spirit face came out great - I especially love the wavy brow. The leaves also came out wonderful.
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Old 09-10-2011, 07:49 AM
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Super Carving Di, I don't think I've ever seen you do a bad one.
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Old 09-10-2011, 08:49 AM
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I really like it Di !
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Very nice - well worth the perseverance.
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Looks great to me and I have to agree with Larry I don't think I have ever seen you do a bad one.
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Old 09-10-2011, 02:21 PM
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Di,

Nothing like a cool breeze, eh? Gotta love that koa even when it gets pithy. Very nice carving.

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