Finished Fairy Stick for Daughter

[Merle Rice]

Hi Oscar, Thank you for your Complimenting Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Oscar, I've been making Walking Sticks since 2004 , I find that they are Relaxing to do, lets your Imagination work. The Stick that I put the Fairy on I did that one in 2004 and thought it would look good with the Little Fairy on top and turned out that it did. When I see something that I like I...

[Merle Rice]

Ha,Ha, I didn't know where the went till you mentioned that you went back and Checked , so I did also and their it was , Oh ,Well , That's Life . Sure was a Fun Piece. Merle...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy, I posted this to you Yesterday but don't know where it went so I'll do it again. The Way I Finished Her was 1st with a Coat of BLO , Then Light coat of Poly U, Then Cherry Stain , Wiping High Spots for High lites , Then a Coat of Poly U , It was to Dark so I took my Flap Sander and Sanded...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Greg, yes, she has a lot of my Pieces and this one will be Squeezed in somewhere. Thanks for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom, Thanks for the WOW!! I studied the Picture for awhile before Carving and that helped a lot. I learned a lot with this Carving and now to Retain it. Ha,Ha. The Daughter picked it up today and Loved it , said it was Beautiful , Oh, and the Barber also said it was Beautiful. Ha,Ha. Thanks Tom...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Kathy, haven't seen you ing lately , Enjoying the Weather I guess. The Stick went together kinda easy by Surprise and Fun. Learned a Lot though. Thank You for Sharing your Thoughts. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tinwood, Thanks for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy, your right you must want to do something bad enough to give it a try . The way I finished it was , First a Coat of BLO ,Then a Coat of Cherry Stain , then a Coat of Poly U , It was to Dark so I took my Flap Sander and went over the Parts that I wanted Lightened . Finished with 2 Coats of...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Wayne, Satisfaction is a Great Feeling no matter how you get it , and giving is Always Good. Thank You for your Nice Thoughts. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe,it's me again, Ha,Ha. Thanks Joe always Appreciate getting your Comments . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Nikki, Thank you and she does. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dogcatcher , Thank You for Commenting. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Terry, The Finish came out like I wanted it , so I'm pleased and sure she will be also. Thanks for your Nice Words. Merle.

[Merle Rice]

Fairy and Stick are Basswood. Sick has Wood Spirit and Leather Wrap Handel . Made the Stick in 2004 and need a Stick for the Fairy and this one looked like it would fit the Purpose so it was Sacrificed for the Cause. She saw it the other day in pieces and liked it and when I told her it was for her...

[Merle Rice]

I agree Randy , That is Pretty Grain. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Good Save on the piece of Fire Wood , Steev. Merle
Carving in Found Wood...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy , Brings back a lot of Memories , Good and Bad. Good Job. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mike, Great Carving all round , Especially the Detailing on the Feathers. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Phil, Nice job on the Piece. Yep , I think it is at the 4. o'clock position on Center Design. Merle