Trying to find Desire to finish this Guy

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Simple and well thought out . They'll love them . Keep that Imagination working . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude , I think you might be right , I'll find out today . Yep today is the day I get off my But and start making Chips again . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Nope never used Qickwood for repairs , will keep it in mind though . Thanks Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Phil , never thought of that , I'll check it out . Thanks for getting me started to think again . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Tom , Ha,Ha, with some Southern Comfort he would probably end up as something a lot different than what he started out to be , probably a Tooth Pick . 38 days is probably just the time that I will need . Ha,Ha. Every morning I have intentions of starting to finish him , but then I don't feel like...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , His Face needs to be moved back about 1/8 " to make his Nose longer , if you notice the Flat Spot on the end of his Nose , that will give me wood to round it off. The Rough Out is finished , now the Fun part in Detailing needs to be done . I'm just not in the Mood to have Fun yet . Ha,Ha....

[Merle Rice]

Hi Phil , I probably have about 12 hrs. into this Guy and about 10 more before he's done and not about to Scrap him yet . Thank You for your Thoughts . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi 807 , the Carving doesn't have me stumped , it's just that I don't feel like making Chips . Their is no doubt that I will finish him , hope before Christmas . Ha,Ha. Always good to hear your input . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Brian , I'm living with it . Thanks Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Phil, your right about just a Few Slices with the Tool . That is what will get me started again . Seeing that first Slice might lead to another , and then another , and etc. . I'll finish him in time that's for sure , Patience . Thanks for your commenting . Merle

[Merle Rice]

5" x3" x1.5" , Basswood , started him about 1 to 2 years ago , kept getting side tracked by other Carvings and now I need to get the Desire to finish him . I usually Carve Faces on the Corner but wanted to try carving on the Flat . Visually their is a difference . Got Pattern from Christmas...

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ron , a couple of Great Carvings and sure they will be Loved for a long time . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve, as usual a Great Carving and Great Detailing. Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Steve , I always Antique after the Poly U , doing before removes Paint, is what I found . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , Flat Plane Carving is not thing . My Mind can't Vision the Cuts , so I let it alone . Good Job on your Piece . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Claude , good job , can't help but like him . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , you never cease to Amaze me by trying different Projects , and doing them successfully . Nice clean Cuts on the Detailing . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Mike , that is surely a KEEPER . It is very well done , a Conversation Starter , Great Job on the Eyes , and Great Eye Appeal . Did I mention that I like him . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Ron , will make a Good Walking Buddy , good job . Merle

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe, you have become quite an Artist with your Projects lately . Very well done and Pleasing to the Eyes . Merle