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Old 07-23-2009, 10:49 PM
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How i made his hands to hold the corner was leave the arm to long then place the elf on the shelf and where the arms hit the corner was where i carved the hands.Hope this helps
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:23 AM
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That is wonderful! Thanks so much for posting it!
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Old 07-24-2009, 07:28 AM
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Vic, he looks great no matter which view you show, but I really do like looking at him head on. Thanks for the side view, it does give us a better idea of how he is done.
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:27 AM
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more than glad to help.If you need anthing else just let me know.
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That was certainly a neat way of doing it Vic .. great idea

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Thank's for the additional pictures. Genius!
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Vic,
I like him more each time I see him. Thanks for the additional pictures as well as the insight to how you did this.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

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Old 07-24-2009, 11:08 PM
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Lets see what you great carvers can do with him.Just have fun with the ideal i'm sure there is more to be done !!!!
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Hey Windsong

Nice job ~ Very Creative: with legs too.

Your an example 4 me just like all you Great Carvers out there on this forum.

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How i made his hands to hold the corner was leave the arm to long then place the elf on the shelf and where the arms hit the corner was where i carved the hands.Hope this helps
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Old 11-20-2009, 07:54 PM
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Vic... I like the feet sticking out too!
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