Cockerpoo Spaniel Stick Topper

[Merle Rice]

Basswood Topper on Diamond Willow Shaft. Acrylic Paint , Poly U , Watco Dark Wax for Antiquing . one of Malc Spore Carvings from UK. Started with the intentions of just doing practice on doing Hair . Wasn't concerned on the way it turned out , just wanted something to Practice Carving Hair. I found it was hard for me to cut deep cuts and after a few deep cuts it started to come easier. Very good learning and Fun Experience . After all the Practice Cuts and not caring how he turned out , I think he turned out DOG gone Good . Good enough to be added to my Kennel. Merle IMG_0001.JPGIMG_0002.JPGIMG_0003.JPGIMG_0004.JPG

[Tinwood]

Yeah, I think that'll work Merle. I like how you make that transition from carving to stick and I think you captured the eyes perfectly. Good job on the hair as well..

Tinwood.

[Tom Ellis]

He's a good dog Merle. You are just lucky you don't have to feed and clean up after your kennel pals. Beautiful job.

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice job merle.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tinwood, I learned a lot doing this Pup . By not trying to make a good ending Piece and work on the Hair to make it look real was the Project . Before I knew it , it was done. Fun little Trip. Thanks for your Encouraging words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom , he is House Broke already . Will see how he walks when the Snow melts , don't want to get his Feet wet. Thanks Tom. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi! Mark , are you up and around yet? Thanks for Commenting. Merle

[Randy]

Well done Merle !!

[Merle Rice]

H Randy , Getting their, slow but sure. Merle

[drhandrich]

Lovin' it !! great detail and the collar , loop, is a terrific added touch.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Denny, the Paint is just dried and he might be headed to California. Thank You for your Kind Words. Merle

[Claude]

Nice work, Merle!

Claude

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude, thanks for Commenting. Merle

[FrankJ]

Very well done Merle.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Frank J , Thanks for commenting. Merle