Stylized Duck Finished

[Merle Rice]

Walnut Wood with Basswood Insert. Finally got it finished. Took Days for the Poly U. to dry , Cold Weather . First time putting BLO on Walnut, turned out to be a Nice Brown Color , thought it would make it Dark but didn't. Merle IMG_0001.jpg IMG_0002.jpg IMG_0003.jpg IMG_0005.jpg

[Tom Ellis]

Nicely done Merle. You got him done just in time to head south for the winter.

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Tom, Your right about Heading South for the Winter. The Geese land around hear late at Knight, we hear them Flying over the House and sometime makes a Mess on my Car. Thanks Tom . Merle

[JBright11]

Very nicely carved and finished, the dark and light wood play well together!

[Merle Rice]

Hi, JBright, Something Different and gives it Contrast. Thank You for Commenting. Merle

[yolli]

Hi Merle, your duck turned out very well. Like the combination of the different woods also.

[Nebraska]

Merle,

Cool looking piece lots of creativity going on in your head. Great flow to the piece.

[NoDNA]

As usual this guy comes up with so much.. I cannot say more than a big WOW!! And what a beauty it is.

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Yolli, He turned out to be a Cute Little Bugger. Thanks Yolli for your Nice Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Ed, Thanks for the Photo and Encouraging Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi,Chuck, it was a Fun Piece and all done with Power . Thanks Chuck. Merle

[NoDNA]

Hi,Chuck, it was a Fun Piece and all done with Power . Thanks Chuck. Merle

With the choice of wood too makes a difference in choices of tools. Am working on a Spalted Maple Owl 10" long and 2.5 inches deep, and it is hard wood!! So the big guys came out of the box.
YA gotta Love a Duck though.
C

[joepaulbutler]

it's just a pleasant piece to look at Merle. This finish is spot on, I'm sure this will be displayed in a prominent view.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Beautiful work. You might really have had a "quacking good time" making it!

[Merle Rice]

Hi, Joe, Yes he is displayed under the TV with all the Fall Decorations , then he'll come to my area till after Christmas . Maybe I'll keep this one also . Always Good to get Your Opinion . Merle