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I mentioned on another post that I'm carving football players right now, so I thought I'd share them with you. The story behind these guys is pretty neat. They are two brothers who played football for West Virginia University back in the late sixties, early seventies.
One of the brothers has passed away, the other has a 'brothers' theme in his basement bar room. It's all decorated with WVU things, with lots of pictures of him and his brother.
He's going to be married next month and his new bride-to-be commissioned me, secretly, to carve the two brothers (again from a photo!) as a wedding gift to her new husband. Okay, even you guys have to admit, that is one very sweet, touching, terrific gift for her to think of! Now if I just don't mess it up!
Along with sharing this work in progress, I could use some help, being the total football dunce that I am! The picture is in black and white, the colors are easy for WVU, blue and gold, the question I have is how the uniform is around the waist. It looks like there are belt loops, but I know they wouldn't have worn a belt. In between the loops it's a different color, I don't know if that's just a band or what. Hubby says not to worry about it but I don't want to make just a plain waistband if there are loops and some kind of band or something there. Any of you football guys out there have any ideas, I appreciate any advice and if you'd point out anything that doesn't look right.
These contorted poses sure are different from any Santas I've carved! 
Callynne
One of the brothers has passed away, the other has a 'brothers' theme in his basement bar room. It's all decorated with WVU things, with lots of pictures of him and his brother.
He's going to be married next month and his new bride-to-be commissioned me, secretly, to carve the two brothers (again from a photo!) as a wedding gift to her new husband. Okay, even you guys have to admit, that is one very sweet, touching, terrific gift for her to think of! Now if I just don't mess it up!
Along with sharing this work in progress, I could use some help, being the total football dunce that I am! The picture is in black and white, the colors are easy for WVU, blue and gold, the question I have is how the uniform is around the waist. It looks like there are belt loops, but I know they wouldn't have worn a belt. In between the loops it's a different color, I don't know if that's just a band or what. Hubby says not to worry about it but I don't want to make just a plain waistband if there are loops and some kind of band or something there. Any of you football guys out there have any ideas, I appreciate any advice and if you'd point out anything that doesn't look right.
These contorted poses sure are different from any Santas I've carved!
Callynne
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