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[sappy]

You and your daughter make a great team! Nice one!

[sappy]

Nice carving! Looks just like him!

[sappy]

Looking good Joe! On the decal, I don't know if this is what you want, but do a search on youtube for DIY wood sign Mod Podge transfer. I have seen this done on wood, I have not tried it. I have used this method to transfer to tiles, we were making awards for participation at the time.

[sappy]

3" tall, so those are some really small stars! I don't know how you do that, but you sure do!

[sappy]

That is beautiful, Joe! It will be treasured for many years!

[sappy]

Wonder way to bring joy to someone, and I'll bet your children enjoy it as much as you do!

[sappy]

You're off to a great start on your Billy dog.

[sappy]

Great news is always welcome!

[sappy]

Very nice carving, I was thinking net too, or a stick of dynamite

[sappy]

Hmm..relaxing? This is going to be a lot of work, but another beauty!...

[sappy]

Nice elephant! Is it made to hang on a wall, or are you going to put in on a plaque?

[sappy]

Okay, just realized you are using a torch, not wood burner. Oil burns, so don't oil it first. Keep the heat farther from the wood and move it back and forth faster, that is about it, build on it like Merle said. Keep trying!

[sappy]

Me oh my! And without power tools! It is nice to see what humbles the people who humble me!

[sappy]

Your carving looks really good, the wood looks really hard! You didn't mention what type of wood you carved.

[sappy]

Looks like he just missed the stage! Nice carving and painting, I really like the detail on the face.

[sappy]

My suggestion would be to dampen a rag with Clorox and gently wipe them down. Any places left black can be lightened by dabbing with the Clorox. If you sand, be sure to wear a mask as you could be exposing yourself to mold spores. I have removed mold from wood with this method, so I know it works, but...

[sappy]

I am not a chain saw carver, but it sounds like you have given this a lot of thought. If there are any chain saw carvings in your area, maybe you could inquire who did them. Or see if there is a carving club local that could give you a name of a carver. I wouldn't worry about doing anything to the stump...

[sappy]

Very nice, very expressive!

[sappy]

Nice detailing, and beautiful wood! I'm sure your wife loves it! I'm betting, if you show two fish, one basswood and one walnut, the walnut one will be leaving the Merle pond.

[sappy]

Looking really good, Merle. I think I see a spot an eagle could be added..just saying.