"The Postman Always Rings Twice!"

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There's always room for improving a method or technique. I also could have added that if I want the logo to really standout I'll coat it with "Triple Thick!' Basically the same as the Modge Podge but I still prefer gluing it first....

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Craft acrylic paints from Michaels, Hobby Lobby and JoAnn's. My finishes vary depending on the mood and project. Craft poly-acrylics for satin and gloss finishes. Krylon Matte spray for matte finishes. The only thing I've never tried successfully is antiquing.

Craft acrylic paint or regular tube acrylics? I have used both years ago but never sealed them. Your's just look so different in the pic. Thanks for the answer.

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Joe.... I've explained this process once or twice before but it's really super simple. If you want to add authentic details to a carving all you need to do is a Google Search for what ever you're looking for. Then after you've downloaded it put it in a program that has exact size reduction. I'm using...

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In most parts of the country a Mailman's worst worry is an irate dog. Not so in Florida. You never know what you're going to find on the front step from a python, to a monitor lizard, to a gator looking for a mate!...

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Herb.... Possibly but not likely. I've never seen him in anything except his short sleeve shirts and uniform shorts. My brother lives out in Utah and he never leaves the house with anything more than a t-shirt and shorts. But that's typical of a New Englander who has antifreeze in their blood....

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Rodster...Another great example of your unique Cognitive functioning !...

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Rodster.... It sounds like you've already jumped the gun on today's "pot vote!" What kind of good stuff have you been smokin' anyway! Love the story and the carvings! Just to let you know, I'm going to post your "three platform ideas" on my Facebook Timeline! They apply to your...

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Tom! That's a hoot! I'm betting that if you offered them at a country craft fair you'd sell out before you even got them all displayed!

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Forester..... You're preaching to the choir. I tremble in my boots whenever I order something on-line and the company uses USPS. First off, it takes at least twice as long to receive unless you pay extra for expedited shipping, or when it arrives you never know where you're going to find the package;...

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We have a new mailman this year so it gave me the opportunity to make a Christmas "thank you" gift for him. We'll add a gift certificate to Paneras or some such place similar but in as much as Federal Employees are not allowed to accept money gifts, making our favorite mail handlers...

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Greapotho..... Technically, with most knives coming pre-sharpened by the manufacturer, you have all that you need. A good strop and compound is all that is necessary unless you break off the point of your knife or chip the blade in one way or another. In the event you want to re-do the edge I wouldn't...

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https://www.heineckewood.com/contactus.htm, http://northernwildwoods.com/basswoo...ng-blocks-1-2/, I was also going to suggest wilcoxcarvingwood.com but I keep getting a "Site Can't Be Reached" notice. When buying wood you need to keep two things in mind. Quality..... Is it northern...

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Greapotho.... Don't be fooled by what you see. It's not the knife that makes the difference, it's the skill of the user and most importantly the sharpness of the blade. We have carvers turning out great products with Lowes or Home Depot utility knives and we have other carvers embarrassing the rest...

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Bob.... And I thank you both for the compliment and for the original idea. While they are carved from cypress knees, the thought process originated from your article in WCI on carving quick wizards!...

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Nice work. I wouldn't even attempt something that complex. I know ahead of time what it would come out looking like!

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Rodster.... I didn't inquire as to whether they were "Highlander's" or not!...

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Joe... I bought a box of these off of e-bay really inexpensive. They all averaged around 5-6 inches in height. Just right for my whittlin' skills....

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Brent.... Off the shelf acrylic craft paint with a lightly sprayed coat of "Krylon Matte Finish" to seal them....

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You've heard of the "Three Wise Men; also the "Three Amigos!" But have you ever heard of the "Four Wise Guys?" Old time caricature Santa's carved from cypress knees.

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