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[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve , look up Mark Gargac Woodcarvings . I 'm sure he will be glad to get a DVD to you . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi chaz , I have 3 of Marks DVD'S and like you have watched them many times . They helped me a lot and still do . He makes it look easy . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Cowboy 59 , thanks for commenting . The rest of his Carvings are definitely outside my Box. Merle...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , I was concerned about getting his Expression right , spent a little time on the Picture before Cutting . He is a Smile maker even for me . Thanks Randy . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi chaz , is that a Mark Gargac Elf ? You did good . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Chuck , sounds like you have a Carving that is turning out to be a Great Piece . Their is a Phase in this Hobby of Carving that ( You got to know when to quit ) . That is Easier to say than to do but it's True . Don't over do it . Think before you make those Changes . Do they really need it . Just...

[Merle Rice]

Hi chaz , how is it mounted to the Base ? looks like it's Floating . Is it Walnut Wood ? Good Carving . Think your Brother will admire it for a Long time . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , WHAT ???? . Ha,Ha. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , sounds like you got a Strong Gal their . Our Prayers are going out to her for a Speedy Recovery . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , you can say I out did myself , cause I probably did . That little Project came together nicely . He made a Position under the TV so he has been included in the Bunch . Thanks Joe , your Encouraging Words are always Welcome . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Chuck , I believe it depends on how deep you want to have your Detailing . Deep Detailing use a Tool , shallow , use the Burner . You are enjoying this Hobby because it's making you Think . Figuring it out is the Fun also . Try it and see , you might Surprise yourself . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy , He has a lot of Personality , when you look at him , he is good for a Smile . That Base is a Big Chunk of Old Walnut and did Finish well , maybe good for another 100 years . Thanks Eddy . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Chuck , do you get the Woodcarving Illustrated Mag .? If so check out the Project on Painting Hangary Hawk , Susan Thornton , has a good Write Up on Painting . In really learned a lot from it . Thanks Chuck . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi JoeV , he was a Fun Project . I think the Wife claimed him . Thanks Joe . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob , being a Shut In will give you more time to work on your Ship then the time will pass faster. Thanks Bob .. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kadiddle , Thanks for your Kind Words and maybe my Grinner will lighten yur Day a Bit . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi 807 , His Wife is an Artist and Paints his Carvings , I don't know if she Paints them all though . I wouldn't even try any Carvings of his , really outside my Box . Thank You for Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ed, I don't know what I did or didn't do but got it done. Thanks for Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

ing Pictures Again...

[Merle Rice]

How about now?