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Old 05-23-2010, 09:01 PM
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Default Mantel in progress Stained
I don't have a good camera so it is hard to see the stumps I carved in or the detail of the oak leaves and acorns or the depth. Anyways still have to put on a top and bottom. I used a cherry stain on the mantel. Coated it with a urathane which I ended up buffing it out. I didn't like how it looked like plastic. Just above the boat I carved in a sitting area with a lookout top right. The bear when I started it my son said it looked like a polar bear so I think I changed the look by making the ears shorter hope it looks right. I learned alot with this piece. I used the message board for help which I got .The more I look at it the more mistakes I can see which bugs the hell out of me but thats a learning experience I guess .Anyway enjoy
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Old 05-23-2010, 09:17 PM
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To me it just looks great. I would be happy to have it on my fireplace. Great work.
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Old 05-23-2010, 09:28 PM
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Bob, you should be proud of a job well done. Don't we all see the little things in our own work?

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Your right Bob. Too many mistakes. Just pack it up and send it to me.
That is one nice mantel!
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Old 05-24-2010, 04:57 AM
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Great mantel Bob.
A carving to be proud of.

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Old 05-24-2010, 06:37 AM
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Hi Bob,
Its fantastic! Beautiful detail and wonderful scene, thanks for sharing.
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Old 05-24-2010, 07:14 AM
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You are being way too hard on yourself mate. The mantel looks fantastic, especially considering the problems you faced earlier. The bear, animals, trees...everything looks spectacular!. I would be proud of that achievement if I were you. Well done. Joe.
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Old 05-24-2010, 07:59 AM
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I think it looks just plumb beautiful, and if you don't want it I'll take it. If I had carved that I would be so proud I would'nt know what to do..
Super Job!!
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Old 05-24-2010, 08:54 AM
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It is still one of the nicest looking relief carvings I have seen here on the forum yet. Of course you can see things you would have done different..you have been looking at it for about a zillion hours...it's time for new eyes, I can even pay the postage if you need me to so you can ship it to texas...I got a fireplace right here with an ugly mantel...we could fix that!!!!

Congratulations on a SUPERB piece..I mean that!!
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A proud and beautiful piece Bob, It is one for the art books. I would love it on my mantle any day. fred k
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