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[Arthur C.]

Well, my wife has a smart phone, and I have a stupid (flip) phone, but I have never had a problem forgetting where my phone is. Simple solution is that I never remember to pick up my phone from the kitchen counter and take it with me, which drives my wife nuts!...

[Arthur C.]

We broke a record today with a high of 82 degrees, last record was 81 degrees set in 1957. I was outside planting in my flower garden and had to turn the air conditioning on when I came in. Weeds are doing very well, thank you, and I expect the grass will shortly catch up and it'll be mowing time....

[Arthur C.]

Well done, Eddy! It's nice to carve something to actually be used rather than just look at. Very attractive.

[Arthur C.]

For an antiquing solution that tones down colors but isn't too dark, a fruitwood gel stain applied lightly and wiped down works well. I find this is a more subtle finish than some others that I think tend to be a bit too dark.

It's a matter of personal taste, of course.

[Arthur C.]

You are indeed welcome, Matsa. Let us see examples of your carving, please.

[Arthur C.]

Welcome ! Glad to have you with us.

[Arthur C.]

Spring-like day here in Louisiana, high of 77 degrees and bright, blue, sunny skies

Will soon be time to start mowing the lawn again, usually begins in March and runs through October. Summers are a beast, but fall and spring are delightful.

[Arthur C.]

Joe Paul and Brian, I have a suggestion for you regarding cracked hands, one that was recommended to me by a dermatologist for the same problem (hand dermatitis), and it works wonders...one of my daughters-in-law also uses it regularly. It's a cream called "Cerave" (pronounced "serra...

[Arthur C.]

Good one, Denny, and I love your comment!

[Arthur C.]

Always fun to follow your work!...

[Arthur C.]

Well done, and cute pose!

[Arthur C.]

Welcome to the Forum! Glad to have you. Ask as many questions as you like, but be sure to use the search function, as you are unlikely to ask anything that hasn't been covered in depth before. We're all happy to help.

Also, be sure to post pictures of your carvings (don't be shy, we've...

[Arthur C.]

Very nice work! Both are well done, both in design and execution.

[Arthur C.]

Nice carving, Neb! That's some deep carving, that's for sure! Thanks for sharing.

[Arthur C.]

When you wiped off the paint with the wet brush, did the gesso come off too? The first thing to determine is if the gesso is not adhering to the lacquer, or the paint not adhering to the gesso.

[Arthur C.]

What country are you from? Can you tell us more about that wood, what it's generally used for, is it considered a hardwood, how does it carve except for the vein mentioned? Is the wood resinous?

[Arthur C.]

Joe, that's really nice! You have the whole enchilada...nice, clean carving, good pose, excellent face, and the finishing touch is the newspaper...he tells a story all in himself!...

[Arthur C.]

Couple of good'uns, Joe!...

[Arthur C.]

Thanks, Bill. I hope to get a better pic before long and will repost.

[Arthur C.]

Paul is our "Mark Twain of the WCI Forum"!