Colored Pencils on Basswood

[Claude]

johnvansyckel Thanks!

Eddy-Smiles Thanks! Nice dragon!

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Nice work, Rod!

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Nice work!

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And don't forget the Star of David markers, as well as other religions of those who gave their all.

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Sure hope everything went well for you two yesterday and today!

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Hi, Phil! I like your modifications to the foreground.

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Thanks for the reminder, Eddy, and thanks to all who have served!

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USN 1966-1976

[Claude]

I know some of you on the forums have used colored pencils to add color to your basswood carvings. How do you do it so it doesn't leave grooves in the wood? Do you hold the pencil "flat", or not have a point, or what?

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Ugly dude, Scott! Well done!

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Those are great carvings!

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Thanks, Soggy!

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My son's Father in Law sells wood turnings at craft fairs. He started with Square so he could swipe a credit/debit card on the spot. My wife's hair dresser has one also at her solon...

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I don't have photos, but a couple of craft fairs I attended, I took my things inside in a couple of good sized totes with lids. I could "hide" stuff in the totes, such as multiples of items on display, my lunch, etc. For the table, I want to Target and got a set of twin bed sized sheets...

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All I can say is "Wow!" Excellent detail in the carving and painting, Grillo - Well done!

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Fabulous detail on the HB feathers, Glenn! I'm really impressed.

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Very nice carving, Joe!

Just a thought, one could take a piece of 1 x 2 x whatever long, glue some rare-earth magnets to it, so when you lay a knife down, it's one one of the magnets. Could also hole a few gouges that you are using so they don't roll off either.

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I spent many a pre-lunch and pre-dinner time in the wardroom playing cribbage. Usually me and the Marine Combat Cargo officer vs the Chaplain and Ship's Doctor. Taught my son's to play, also grandson and two granddaughters. Grandson is almost as good as his father and me.

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Excellent work, Herb!

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He's been busy! Love the egg.

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Well done on the deer, Chuck! That cross grain on the antlers is difficult to carve...

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