Sheltie continued

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I use one of these in the house, works well. When sitting at a table I I just set the hoop up on the table. Only issue is small chips can come out where the apron folds up but I found a large paper clip at the bottom oif the on each side at the fold takes care of that. https://www.treelineusa.co...

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I just got some class eyes from Hummul Carviving. I am going to try them on the next carving. it will be the first time I have used glass eye. Hope the look as good as yours....

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Wonderful job Merle. Those eyes looks good. The yellow eyes would accurate for the bald eagle. But that is the nice thing about making our own we can choose what we like.

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Soften the face some and worked on detail and shaping. I am pleased with the way it is shaping up. Fur and color will be a challenge. Sheltie has a lot of variation in their coloring.

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Out standing work Clayton. Well done!

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Thanks Merle I will look in to them....

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I would if I had a nice DW stick. last ones I order in were disappointing, Not fit for sticks. I have not order any for a year or so....

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Had some time today to work on shapping and cutting in the eyes. Maybe a bit more wolf than sheltie. May try to soften the look of the face.



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Well done. Nice color and detail.

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Nice job. Back when one of my grandson was in elementary school he ask if I would make a pencil for some friends. I said sure,thinking 5 or six. pencils. He said thanks Grandad and as he went out the door he said there are only 33 in my class. Remember to ask how many before you say yes!...

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I understand your point and do not disagree. But on projects that are always in public view I like correcting mistakes or improving them if the are basically good carvings. The fish plaque hangs in the dinning room and needs a touch up to work with some things we have changed....

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Randy - How about using a fabric covered back-board for your carving? - like this:


I will stain the backing wood with a steelwool-vinigar stain that will give it about the same color as the fabric you used pallin. I wamt the grain lines to stand out. I will post a picture when d...

[Randy]

You and Smokey are about 75 days older than I am. Wish the years had been as good to me s the have to Smokey. Fum carving Eddy, well done.

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Me too Pallin. Last week I took down this 25 year old oak carving. I have never been happy with the way I did the eyes and I want to clean up some of the detail.then mount it on a gray barn wood back board. I enjoy redoing old project that I see I cam improve.
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Well I finally got some shop time. Its been over 6 weeks and the hands are stiff. I am behined in a number of projects. First up is a Sheltie walking stick topper which I was ablre to get roughed out today. I also have a shepherd and a lab to do as soon a I can. When you get behind it can get to be...

[Randy]

Very nice idea. Thanks for sharing.

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As always impressive work !

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I got a site not secure warning and site blocked last week for about half a day and again this morning . Now ok.

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Well done Eddy. I have two Helvi knives with that handle. Good grip for old bones.

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There were days I looked like that after I had my head in a bottle of booze. Fun carving Joe.