1st and probably the last Santa for 2018

[Merle Rice]

11" x 21/2 " x 21/4 " , Acrylic Paint ,Watco Dark Wax , I don't know the kind of Wood. I thought Cherry or Mahogany , it leaves a Bitter taste in your Mouth and Lips when Sanding and Carving. Had a Fun experience while Spraying on the Poly U. It slipped off my Hand and fell on the Floor into some Saw Dust , talk about Fuzzies , Ha,Ha. Problem solved by just wiping him down with a Clean Cloth after saying a few unmentioned words. He will be added to our collections of Christmas Decorations. Did a few different ways to carve this Guy. Eyes and Nose Shaping and Detailing. Today I'll clean a Layer of Dust from my shop and then do some Wood Burning . Be nice to work in a Clean place. Merry Christmas . Merle IMG_0001.JPGIMG_0005.JPGIMG_0004.JPG

[woodburner807]

Nice detail and overall work. Don't see any fuzzies.

[Merle Rice]

Hi 807, was lucky got all the Fuzzies wiped off before the Poly U dried . Any idea of the kind of Wood it is? Just used the Band Saw and that stirred up the Dust and now have the Bitter tast in my Mouth. Got to Clean it up before I do any more Sawing. Thanks for your nice Words. Merle

[woodburner807]

Without being there it is nearly impossible for me to say. However, the grain does have a walnut/mahogany look to it.

[Tom Ellis]

Merle, He is a great looking Santa. Lucky you are so quick with getting rid of those fuzzies. Although a fuzzy beard would be ok.

Merry Christmas, Tom

[Soggy]

Nice looking Santa Merle! ... I think most of us have used that method of adding texture to our carvings over the years......lol .
Merry Christmas to you and yours,
Wayne

[Merle Rice]

Hi 807 , It's not Walnut , does Mahogany give off a Bitter Taste ? Sure is a Ugly taste. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom, yes I had to be Quick to wipe it off before it dried or I would have had a mess. Thanks Tom . Merry Christmas . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Wayne, I sure makes you move fast when that happens . Thanks and Merry Christmas . Merle

[Tinwood]

Mighty fine looking carving Merle. Well done. Seasons greetings to you and all your family..

Tinwood

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tinwood, just got finished with cleaning the Shop , now to let the Dust settle and close the Windows and turn off the Fans , it's Cold in their , good fresh Air will do it good. Ha,Ha. Put a Grin on this Santa and turned out OK. Thank You for your nice Words and Merry Christmas to you and your Family. Merle

[woodburner807]

I don't think mahogany has a bitter taste and can't really think of a wood that does...

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice Merle well done.

[joepaulbutler]

I would suggest washing your mouth out with some sort of holiday grog, Just to get rid of the taste the wood has left

Oh the carving is great, a pleasant addition to your collection for sure, Merry Christ to you Merle

[Randy]

Nice Santa Merle. Joyful expression! Well done.