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[sappy]

Thanks, Bob. Are you going to carve a wall eagle? I am sure I am not, but that eagle is certainly an icon. The buffalo headed cane is nice too. Interesting website, thanks for sharing!

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Like the painting! Yup, still a happy fellow!

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Very nice! I like the black headed one, but it would be a hard choice!

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Looking good! He looks like a long time happy soul!

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Have you looked for a carving club near you? That would be a good place to start. If you have done this already, I wish you luck, and hope someone here will help you out.

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I had to chuckle reading Brian's post. I am sure that would be my experience. I haven't tried it, but I have seen some beautiful items painted this way, with crayons used for color. I have been thinking about trying it on a gourd, but not sure I want to clean my whole kitchen!

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It would help to know if this is inside or outside, like Brian asked. I don't know about poly yellowing. Anything with oil can yellow over time, so if the stain was oil based that may be. However, oil based anything is more protection outdoors, so it is a trade off. I don't have a lot of experience...

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Cute carvings! the dog is howling, he is just in that long oooow at the end.

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Why remove it? The stand it is on could be made to look better. There are a lot of options for trimming the edge, and paint or varnish could add a lot. But like was already mentioned, have it appraised first, you may want to do nothing.

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Hi jimmy, welcome to the site! I don't know what type of paint you are using, but I will assume craft paint. For craft paint I always use craft brushes. You can buy bags with several shapes and bristle types. Gives you a choice to decide what works best for you. I like the nylon brushes. Not knowing...

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Joe, I really like what you've done with the jaw area. Also, I like how you have brought the right eye (looking at the picture) in behind the nose. You have the concepts. My only critique would be to make the nostril smaller. One side seems 'open', like tilted up, and one side seems 'closed', like tilted...

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Congratulations on your new home! And being in before winter is always nice too! The dust on the carving tools will be easily removed once you have your new shop!

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I like all of these, but I especially like the little bear with the lamp. Question: are the moose's antlers meant to be a holder for something? That is a mighty eagle, he needs a sign "Trespassers will be carried off!"

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From chain saws to tiny gouges! And look how young he is! What will he be doing in 20 years!

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How great is that?!? Finding old friends!

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I really like the effect you've gotten in the shirt and jeans, both the carving and painting.

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It's a beauty, Merle! Please excuse my ignorance, but when you are walking with it, is the up part of the handle forward or toward you? I would probably use a design like this with the up slope forward, but just wondering. Glad you are keeping this beautiful cane!

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What a beautiful creation you have! And functional! I like it very much!

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That truly is unique, like you say! Even if not carve-able, it would be a beautiful base!

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It's interesting to me to read what others picked up from the article. To me, it was the stories within the story I enjoyed. Like, coming back to ones roots, and taking pride in perfection, and sharing a talent. I enjoyed the porch photos, we should of never done away with porches. Yes, things change...