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Basswood, 5.00"x3.00", To get the right shade, I put 2 Coats of Watco Dark Wax. Merle
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Mottles
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Mon June 2, 2008 12:24 Rating: 10.00 

Merle, he is just great, skin tone is perfect and I love the way you handled the facial hair. He's a perfect little gem!
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Mon June 2, 2008 12:48

Thanks Kathy,always good to hear your comments. Basswood and 2 coats of Watco Dark Wax gave me the Skin Tone. I like that stuff. Did you get it yet? Merle

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Mon June 2, 2008 14:19 Rating: 10.00 

Wow Merle, Great job on the carving and the painting!
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Thanks Gary for your comments,I appreciate it. Merle

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Nice. Very original.

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realy nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Wow!! you do nice work Merle very clean and a excellant likeness of the fella.

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Tue June 3, 2008 01:04 Rating: 10.00 

There is a nice feel to the piece Merle.
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Everyone. You sure know how to make a person feel good. Thanks Again. Merle

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