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Old 06-17-2007, 02:17 AM
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Just wanted to share my latest carving of a Tomte Bottle Stopper from 2x3x6 bass wood and finished a la Gargac.
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Fantastic face, love your eyes and cheeks, beautiful pait work too. Bill
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I echo that....great face!
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Again, great job. Marc better watch out!
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Beautiful piece.
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VERY NICE!

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Perfect detail for something so small. You most definitely have good focus!
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Great looking Santa ... Your faces once again are so detailed ..

Wonderful work ..

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Excellent face. I often think I make mine too cartooney, but I like them that way ;O) Paint job looks great. Nice piece! Thanks for sharing!
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What a paint job! Thank you for sharing. Love the detail and the smoothness of the face.

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