Finished Barbers Eagle Stick

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , That sure is different and your Detailing is Great . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom , Everyone thought that it was a Weak Spot so I put a 3/16 " Threaded Rod in it and plugged it with the White Material , for Counter Tops . That is about 1" in Diameter and my favorite Walker . I hope you not ing wasn't a Serious Problem . Thanks and Welcome Back . ...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Herb, Good Detailing , nice flow of Energy even though he standing still . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Glenn , Yes this style of Painting changed my Whole way Painting . Thanks Buddy . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Wayne , That's my Smile for the Day , Thank You . Great Detailing as usual . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Randy , this Painting Method is so Easy and Rewarding . You got to try it , it opened my Mind to different Ideas with Painting . Thanks for your Kind Words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Curly , the different Method of Painting makes the Detailing more Visible and Eye Appealing . Appreciate your Commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi , Dashri , Thank You for your Very Nice Comments . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Chuck , I make them to be used but most People do what you said Hang them up or Put them in a Corner . I use mine and Enjoy the Conversations they start . Thanks for your Kind Words. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , I took it to the Barber this Morning and it passed his Approval , but he would like " We The People " put on it . When he has Customers he passes my Carvings around for their Approval also . The Auction isn't till next Year so he will need to take care of it till then . Thanks for...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Glenn , that's why I like Diamond Willow . You can shape the Diamonds and make them Blend to your liking . The deeper you go in some areas the Colors and Grain change while Balancing the Size of Diamonds . It's Fun Wood. Thanks for your Encouragement . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Basswood Eagle on Diamond Willow Stick . Acrylic White Paint over Black Acrylic Paint Finished with 5 coats of Poly U then Lite coat of Feed-n-Wax . 1/8 x 1/4 " Leather Strap . Merle ...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Eddy, Those different types of Signaling were to much for me in my 4 years . I was in the Machine Shop an wasn't required to know them . Your Carvings are right on . Good Work . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Becky , you are very Fortunate to be able to do what you do and like and then get Therapy from it . After all that you get to see how People Enjoy your Work . Keep beating that Arthritis and showing us your Work , we like to be Amazed . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Arthur , put 2 Coats of Poly U on him today , tomorrow I'll install the Eyes and then 2 or 3 more coats . I like to put on a couple of Coats after installing the Eyes , I feel that seals the Eyes and makes them more Stable . I didn't get him finished before my Haircut today but told him that it was...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Try mixing 50-50 Water and Alcohol , might be a little better . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Becky , With all those Lines you have got to be seeing them in your Sleep . Was wondering why you were not ing , now I know why . Boy you were busy . As usual Beautiful Pieces and Unbelievable . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Bob L , today he gets Poly U and Eyes , tomorrow after everything is Dry he gets a Lite coat of Wax . Thank You for your Kind Words . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , your Determination is showing , a lot of Expression , I think your best so far . Keep it up . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Sappy , after I painted it Black I told my Wife it was a Crow . Ha,Ha. Again their is only one and was trying to show the look of the Steps to get to #4 Picture . Thanks Sappy , always Appreciate your Input . Merle