Coffee and a toothpick

mwilleson · #11 02-05-2006, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffeeman

Mike,

Well now, being in the coffee business myself, I just might have to take a good look at this piece when its done, In fact Mike, do you mind if I print our your design and use it as a pattern?

Bill

Coffeeman, I'm a bit humbled by your request. Feel feel free to print the picture and use it however it helps.

Mike

Anthony Filetti · #12 02-06-2006, 09:58 AM

Looking good Mike!!! Keep us posted..

mwilleson · #13 02-12-2006, 01:19 AM

Here's a few more shots of the progress.

I can't believe how much time I spent working with 1 inch of the coffee cup. I bet I have as much time in that 1 square inch as I do the rest of the figure.

It's all good fun though!

squbrigg · #14 02-12-2006, 07:53 AM

He's coming right along Mike, looking real good.

Bob

Hi_Ho_Sliver · #15 02-12-2006, 09:06 AM

I unnerstand lol, coffee cups iz important!

GILLY · #16 02-12-2006, 10:13 AM

He's looking really good so far.....Is that a crack on the barrel or a reference line?

mwilleson · #17 02-12-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GILLY

He's looking really good so far.....Is that a crack on the barrel or a reference line?

The line on the barrel is a natural color streak in the wood. I like how color lines appear like that sometimes. Gives the piece a little bit of extra character.

mwilleson · #18 02-16-2006, 01:58 AM

Well, I'm close.

About all I've got left is to hollow out the coffee cup and a bit of touch up on the hands around the cup.

Then I need to decide on a finish - acrylic paint or leave the tool finish with sanding sealer and paste wax (that's the way I'm leaning).

I'll post the finals when I'm done.

mik1947 · #19 02-16-2006, 08:59 AM

Mike -
That's great work! The way you captured the roll of his ankle with his foot on the barrel is a real nice touch! Can't wait to see how you finish him off - LOL - that makes you sound like a hit man instead of a carver!!!