Can\\\'t whittle all the time.......

[Soggy]

During our travels this summer I saw several examples of this type of lawn art/garbage container over in Newfoundland and thought I\\\'d try my hand at making one for myself. It takes longer than you would think to prep and paint the barrel so I guess it\\\'s much the same as carving..............about .50 cents an hour when all is said and done...

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[joepaulbutler]

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I know what your mean. After I made the Quilted Northern Mr Froggy toilet paper roll holder, I got request from my grandson and son-in-law for holders. Grandson wants a Peterbilt Cabover and the son-law-wants deer antler. neither have much carving, just some serious layout, cutting, glueing and painting. Got to make my self be patient and take my time. Would much rather have a knife in my hand, Oh well Keeps the old head at work (overtime). . .JoeB

[scotia carver]

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Hey Wayne
You weren\'t long finishing up the barrel, Looks super great, my wife being a Newfoundlander loves it, again great job
Bruce

[sappy]

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Really nice painting on the barrel. That would hold a lot of wood chips though.

[GregGerard]

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That,s a cool piece of lawn art! Any special kind of paint used?

[joepaulbutler]

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I miss read the first time, That barrel really turn out good. Like the flower on the front, of coarse, being carnation, da, I think I had better go take a hot shower. Great job. . .JoeB

[DiLeon]

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Outstanding and looks like it was a fun project!!

[Soggy]

Re: Can\\\'t whittle all the time.......

That,s a cool piece of lawn art! Any special kind of paint used?

No special paint; I just used some cheap metal/rust paint that I had left over from when I was repairing lawnmowers. I picked it up at the local hardware store.
Wayne

[Soggy]

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Thanks Dileon;....Yes it was a fun project and has brought a few comments. I now have a request to do a similar one depicting a huge beer can....
Wayne